(a) An application for approval of a project that meets the criteria for administrative review in section 810.6 of this Part shall be made in accordance with the provisions of section 810.8(a)-(c) of this Part and the additional provisions of this section.

If the office determines that the application is eligible for administrative review:

(c) If there has been an adverse recommendation of the local governmental unit, the office shall render a decision on the application. If the applicant objects to the office’s decision the applicant may request an administrative appeal in accordance with section 831.9 of this Title.

(d) When a decision on an administrative review is reached, the commissioner shall notify the applicant and inform them of any additional procedures to be followed for obtaining approval of construction and/or for obtaining an operating certificate based upon the specifics of the project being reviewed. If the applicant does not address the additional procedures within a reasonable period of time as specified by the office, the application will be deemed abandoned and withdrawn and no other action shall be taken thereon.

(e) An initial operating certificate authorizing the provision of requested services shall be issued for a period of no longer than one year and may be subsequently renewed in accordance with the terms for renewal established in section 810.14 of this Part.

(f) If the services proposed in an approved application require amendment of an existing operating certificate, the services may not be rendered until the effective date indicated on the amended operating certificate issued by the commissioner.