Sec. 10.52.01.04. Application Process

A. An applicant:

(1) Shall submit an application to establish an OADPO program to the Department that includes:

(a) Responses to all applicable questions; and

(b) Any supporting documentation indicated on the application;

(2) May voluntarily withdraw an application at any time; and

(3) May submit a new application at any time.

B. The Department shall:

(1) Distribute the application to establish an OADPO program to the local health officer in each jurisdiction where the OADPO program proposes to operate;

(2) Request additional information or changes to the application if necessary; and

(3) Respond in writing to the applicant within 60 calendar days indicating the disposition of the application and explanation of the decision.

C. The Department and the local health officer in each jurisdiction where the OADPO program proposes to operate shall jointly:

(1) Review the application; and

(2) Either:

(a) Approve the application if the:

(i) Application is complete; and

(ii) OADPO program meets the requirements of Regulations .05 and .06 of this chapter; or

(b) Disapprove the application if the:

(i) Application does not provide sufficient information or documentation on the OADPO program; or

(ii) OADPO program does not meet the requirements of Regulations .05 and .06 of this chapter.

D. An applicant whose application is disapproved may appeal the decision to the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services by submitting the request in writing to the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services within 30 calendar days of the date postmarked on the notice of disapproval.

E. If an applicant submits an appeal, the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services shall within 60 days:

(1) Grant or deny the appeal; and

(2) Respond in writing to the applicant:

(a) Indicating whether the appeal has been granted or denied; and

(b) Providing an explanation of the decision.