1. (1) Applicants must first apply for designation by confirming they are a provider in good standing with an OASAS or OMH field office and identify any existing license or certification provided by OASAS or OMH.

2. (2) Designated providers will be categorized according to the following:

   1. (i) existing OASAS certified or OMH licensed providers; or
   2. (ii) all other providers or proposed new providers.

3. (b) Programs will be certified pursuant to Part 810 of this Title and will have noted on the operating certificate each of the services approved for delivery. The process for certification will be as follows:

   1. (1) Existing OASAS certified or OMH licensed providers. Existing OASAS certified or OMH licensed providers may follow the procedure to file an application requiring administrative review in accordance with section 810.6 of this Title, to provide services pursuant to this Part, and in accordance with the criteria as set-forth in the manual.
   2. (2) All other providers or proposed new providers. All other providers or proposed new providers must follow the procedure to file an application requiring full review in accordance with section 810.5 of this Title, to provide services pursuant to this Part, and in accordance with the criteria as set-forth in the manual.

(a) Request for designation.