Part VIII. Duration, Extension, and Revocation of Certificates
12VAC5-220-430. Duration.
A certificate of public need shall be valid for a period of 12 months and shall not be transferrable from the certificate holder to any other legal entity regardless of the relationship, under any circumstances.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-102.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-30-000 § 7.1, eff. June 30, 1993; amended, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 17, eff. June 15, 1994; recodified, Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 7, eff. January 24, 1997.
12VAC5-220-440. Extension.
A certificate of public need is valid for a 12-month period and may be extended by the commissioner for additional time periods which shall be specified at the time of the extension.
A. Basis for certificate extension within 24 months. An extension of a certificate of public need beyond the expiration date may be granted by the commissioner by submission of evidence to demonstrate that progress is being made towards the completion of the authorized project as defined in 12VAC5-220-450. Such request shall be submitted to the commissioner in writing with a copy to the appropriate regional health planning agency at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the certificate or period of extension.
B. Basis for certificate extension beyond 24 months. An extension of a certificate of public need beyond the two years following the date of issuance may be granted by the commissioner when substantial and continuing progress is being made towards the development of the authorized project. In making the determination, the commissioner shall consider whether: (i) any delays in development of the project have been caused by events beyond the control of the owner; (ii) substantial delays in development of the project may not be attributed to the owner; and (iii) a schedule of completion has been provided and determined to be reasonable. Such request shall be submitted in writing with a copy to the appropriate regional health planning agency at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the certificate of period of extension. The commissioner shall not grant an extension to the schedule for completion of a project beyond three years (36 months) of the date of certificate issuance or beyond the time period approved at the date of certificate issuance, whichever is greater, unless such extension is authorized in accordance with the provisions for a significant change. See 12VAC5-220-130, Significant change limitation.
C. Basis for indefinite extension. A certificate shall be considered for an indefinite extension by the commissioner when satisfactory completion of a project has been demonstrated as set forth in subsection C of 12VAC5-220-450.
D. Regional health planning agency review. All requests for an extension of a certificate of public need shall be reviewed by the appropriate regional health planning agency within 30 days of receipt by the department and the regional health planning agency. The recommendations on the request by that agency shall be forwarded to the commissioner who shall act upon the progress report within 35 days of receipt by the department and the regional health planning agency. Failure of the regional health planning agency to notify the commissioner within the time frame prescribed shall constitute a recommendation of approval by such regional health planning agency.
E. Notification of decision. Extension of a certificate of public need by the commissioner shall be made in the form of a letter from the commissioner with a copy to the appropriate regional health planning agency and shall become part of the official project file.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-102.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-30-000 § 7.2, eff. June 30, 1993; amended, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 17, eff. June 15, 1994; recodified, Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 7, eff. January 24, 1997.
12VAC5-220-450. Demonstration of progress.
The applicant shall provide reports to demonstrate progress made towards the implementation of an authorized project in accordance with the schedule of development which shall be included in the application. Such progress reports shall be filed in accordance with the following intervals and contain such evidence as prescribed at each interval:
A. Twelve months following issuance. Documentation that shows: (i) proof of ownership or control of site; (ii) the site meets all zoning and land use requirements; (iii) architectural planning has been initiated; (iv) preliminary architectural drawings and working drawings have been submitted to appropriate state reviewing agencies and the State Fire Marshal; (v) construction financing has been completed or will be completed within two months and (vi) purchase orders or lease agreements exist for equipment and new service projects.
B. Twenty-four months following issuance. Documentation that shows that (i) all required financing is completed; (ii) preconstruction site work has been initiated; (iii) construction bids have been advertised and the construction contractor has been selected; (iv) the construction contract has been awarded and (v) construction has been initiated.
C. Upon completion of a project. Any documentation not previously provided which: (i) shows the final costs of the project, including the method(s) of financing; and (ii) shows that the project has been completed as proposed in accordance with the application originally submitted, including any subsequent approved changes. See "completion" as defined in 12VAC5-220-10.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-102.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-30-000 § 7.3, eff. June 30, 1993; amended, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 17, eff. June 15, 1994; recodified, Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 7, eff. January 24, 1997.
12VAC5-220-460. Revocation of certificate.
A. Lack of progress. Failure of any project to meet the progress requirements stated in 12VAC5-220-450 shall be cause for certificate revocation, unless the commissioner determines sufficient justification exists to permit variance, considering factors enumerated in 12VAC5-220-450.
B. Failure to report progress. Failure of an applicant to file progress reports on an approved project in accordance with 12VAC5-220-450 shall be cause for revocation, unless, due to extenuating circumstances, the commissioner, in his sole discretion, extends the certificate, in accordance with subsection B of 12VAC5-220-440.
C. Unapproved changes. Exceeding a capital expenditure amount not authorized by the commissioner or not consistent with the schedule of completion shall be cause for revocation. See definition of "significant change" and "schedule of completion."
D. Failure to initiate construction. Failure to initiate construction of the project within two years following the date of issuance of the certificate of public need shall be cause for revocation, unless due to extenuating circumstances the commissioner extends the certificate, in accordance with subsection B of 12VAC5-220-440.
E. Misrepresentation. Upon determination that an applicant has knowingly misrepresented or knowingly withheld relevant data or information prior to issuance of a certificate of public need, the commissioner may revoke said certificate.
F. Noncompliance with assurances. Failure to comply with the assurances or intentions set forth in the application or written assurances provided at the time of issuance of a certificate of public need shall be cause for revocation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-102.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-30-000 § 7.4, eff. June 30, 1993; amended, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 17, eff. June 15, 1994; recodified, Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 7, eff. January 24, 1997.