10A NCAC 14C .0201. LETTER OF INTENT

(a)  Potential applicants may contact the agency as soon as possible after determining the scope or possible scope of the project to determine on a preliminary basis whether a certificate of need is required, which review schedule or schedules might be applicable, and to address any other questions that may arise.

(b)  An applicant shall file a letter of intent with the agency no later than the date the application is required to be submitted to the agency in 10A NCAC 14C .0203.  A conference with the agency may be substituted for the letter of intent.  The conference may be held at the agency or by telephone.

(c)  The letter of intent or conference shall describe the:

(1)           project;

(2)           estimated total capital cost of the project; and

(3)           proposed filing date of the application.

(d)  If more than six months have passed since the filing of the letter of intent or the conference and an application has not been filed with the agency, a new letter of intent must be filed or another conference must be held before an application or applications are filed.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E‑177;

Eff. October 1, 1981;

Amended Eff. November 1, 1996; January 1, 1990; November 1, 1989.