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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.21.07.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="07" heading="Proposal and Designation of Lead Agency.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Proposal.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An individual or organization that proposes to provide therapeutic living services for children in a TGH shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Direct an initial inquiry for obtaining a license to the GOC, in accordance with COMAR 14.31.05.05; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Submit to GOC, in accordance with COMAR 14.31.05.05, a proposal describing the:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Physical plant in which the children will reside; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Program service plan, as described in Regulation .05C of this chapter.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>GOC shall designate a lead agency.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Lead Agency. If GOC designates the Department as lead agency, on receipt of the proposal submitted under §A of this regulation, the Secretary shall notify the Director of the Administration, who shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Forward a copy of the proposal to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The CSA director, if appropriate; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The designated licensure unit of the Department; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Within 2 weeks, send the applicant the Department application form and instructions.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>