1. (a) In the event a state agency experiences an unforeseeable circumstance that requires immediate attention but is not considered an Emergency Procurement as defined in 34 TAC §20.32(21), the state agency may submit an expedited request for certification. The department shall issue a written certification or denial within a maximum of three (3) business days of receipt of the expedited request for certification.
2. (b) The expedited request for certification must include a statement from the head of the requesting state agency, or his/her designee, describing the circumstances and justification for expedited review by the department.
3. (c) If the department has not issued a written denial of the expedited request for certification within three (3) business days following the date of its receipt of the request, or the date of receipt of requested additional information, the expedited request for certification shall be deemed to have been issued for the period of time described in the expedited exemption request.

Source Note:The provisions of this §212.31 adopted to be effective March 19, 2014, 39 TexReg 1927.