The Department may refer to the Committee for its consideration: A provider's application for a renewal certificate after review by the Department; or A finding of possible financial difficulty, at any time. Upon receipt of a referral from the Department, the Committee shall: Request from the Department any additional material which the Committee may require; Review the material to determine whether or not it finds the provider in financial difficulty; Notify the Department in writing of its findings and reasons for its findings, within 45 days of receipt of the referral; and Provide consultation to the Department regarding corrective financial plans for providers in financial difficulty when requested by the Department. The Committee may request one 30-day extension if the 45-day time limit cannot be met. The Secretary may grant the extension. Upon notification of a finding by the Committee, the Department shall consider the finding of the Committee and, within 25 days of receipt of the Committee's finding, make a final determination whether the provider is in financial difficulty.