Application. An applicant wanting to obtain or renew a certification for a community nonresidential program shall submit a completed application and other required information to the Department in accordance with these regulations and Department policy. Disposition of Applications. Within 30 days following receipt by the Department of a completed application, the Department shall review and evaluate for compliance with these regulations the application and other required information, inspect the program site, and either grant or deny certification of the program. Provisional Certification. The Department may issue a provisional certification to an applicant for a single period not to exceed 6 months. At the end of the provisional period, the Department shall grant or deny full certification. Denial of Certification. If the Department denies an application, the Department shall formally notify the applicant and specify the reasons for the denial. Duration of Certification. A certification shall be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance unless terminated, suspended, or revoked before the expiration of that term. Posting of Certificate. A community nonresidential youth program for youth shall post in a prominent place the certificate issued pursuant to these regulations. Nontransferability. A certification shall be valid only for the program for which it is issued, and may not be sold, assigned, or transferred. Renewal. An application for renewal of certification shall be received by the Department not less than 45 days before the expiration of the current certification. Return of Certificate. If a program is discontinued or ceases to be operated by the entity to which the certification was issued, the certification is void and the certificate shall be returned immediately to the Department. If a certification is suspended or revoked, or if an application for renewal of certification is denied, the program shall return the certificate to the Department on the date of the suspension or revocation, or in the case of nonrenewal, upon expiration of the certification.