(a) An institution may apply to the department for renewal of its approval to operate under SARA on a form and in a timeframe prescribed by the commissioner, with the required fees as prescribed in section 49-1.7 of this Subpart no later than 60 days prior to the expiration of its existing term of approval. An extension of the submission period for renewal of approval may be granted at the discretion of the commissioner.

(b) The department shall review all properly submitted renewal applications, and any other relevant data in the department’s possession related to the institution’s compliance with the SARA policies and standards. Following such review, the department will make a determination consistent with the options and procedures identified in section 49-1.3(b) of this Subpart. Within 10 days of the date of the written notification of disapproval, the institution may appeal such disapproval to the commissioner or his/her designee in a manner prescribed by the commissioner.

(c) An institution that does not apply for renewal before expiration of its approval is no longer approved to operate under SARA.

(d) An institution no longer approved to operate under SARA may reapply to the department no earlier than 180 days from the date of disapproval or non-renewal.