Iowa Admin. Code rr. 641-202.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 24, May 15, 2024

Rule 641-202.8 - [Effective 6/5/2024] Extension of review time

(1) A formal review of an application for a certificate of need pursuant to Iowa Code section 10A.716 may be extended by the department on the basis of any of the following criteria:

a. In order to review competing applications simultaneously;

b. In the case of technologically innovative equipment, to obtain additional information necessary to evaluate the proposal. The department will specify in writing such additional information as necessary;

c. At the request of the applicant;

d. At the request of at least two members of the state health facilities council in order to allow additional time for deliberation on all evidence present. The council will specify the time of the delay and the date on which the final decision will be rendered.

(2) An extension by the department made pursuant to 202.8(1) will in no case be more than 60 calendar days beyond the time a decision is required under Iowa Code section 10A.719 unless the applicant and department agree.

(3) Where none of the provisions of 202.8(1) are applicable and where an application will be automatically denied because of the expiration of time required by Iowa Code section 10A.719 for the issuance of a written decision by the council, the department will notify the applicant of the likelihood of an automatic denial and will ask the applicant to request in writing an extension of the review time. Where an extension is so requested, the application will be heard at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the council or at any time agreeable to the applicant and the department.

Iowa Admin. Code rr. 641-202.8

Adopted by IAB May 1, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 22, effective 6/5/2024