Section 173.030 - Application Process(A) An applicant shall submit all required documents and non-refundable fees to the Department in a manner and form as determined by the Department. The Department may expedite review of applications with a focus on underserved populations. The Department may request additional documentation and materials as deemed appropriate.(B) An applicant seeking renewal of a Certificate of Approval shall submit all required documentation and non-refundable fees at least 120 calendar days prior to the expiration of the program's current Certificate of Approval. (1) If all required documentation and fees are submitted to the Department in a complete and timely fashion, as determined by the Department, the Certificate of Approval shall not expire until the Department has made a determination on the application for renewal.(2) If the required documentation and fees are not submitted to the Department in a timely fashion, as determined by the Department, the Certificate of Approval shall expire at the direction of the Department, and the MIH or Community EMS Program may not continue to operate without the express written permission of the Department.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1373, eff. 9/7/2018.