Section 144-503-7-8 - Public NecessityThe Department may delay action on an otherwise complete application for up to 180 days from the time the application has been certified as complete by the applicant if the Department finds that a public necessity exists. The Department shall provide written notice of the delay to the applicant and any other person who has requested in writing information regarding the application. For purposes of this subsection, the Department shall find that a public necessity exists if:
A. The application represents a new service or technology not previously provided within the State;B. The application represents a potential significant impact on health care system costs;C. The application represents a new service or technology for which a health care system need has not been previously established; orD. There are several applications for the same or similar projects before the Department. 22 M.R.S.A. Sec.339(6).E. To the extent practicable, the Department shall notify Persons Directly Affected by the Review of its decision to delay action within 30 days after the application being certified complete.10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 503, § 7-8