New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XIV - Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Part 620 - Certification of Need for Administrative Review Projects, Substantial Review Projects and Terms of Approval for Acquisition of Property or Construction
Section 620.12 - Terms of approval for acquisition of property or construction

(a) Within 120 calendar days of the commissioner's certification of need for a project involving construction and/or acquisition, the applicant shall provide for the commissioner's review acceptable architectural design development plans. Failure to provide such information within the time frame specified shall constitute withdrawal from the proposed project, unless the applicant has formally contacted OPWDD and received approval for an extension.

(b) Within 150 calendar days of the commissioner's approval of the design development plans, the applicant shall submit final drawings and specifications including cost estimates. Failure to provide such information within the time frame specified shall constitute withdrawal from the proposed project unless a request for an extension has been made and approved.

(c) The applicant shall not enter into a contract for construction until notified in writing of the approval of final drawings and specifications.

(d) The applicant shall request prior approval of any changes relating to the scope of the project, the cost of construction of major items or equipment proposed during construction.

(e) Upon completion, an onsite inspection of the construction and equipment shall be made to assure that such are in accordance with the prior approval of the commissioner.