641—202.9 (135) Rehearing of certificate of need decision.
	 202.9(1) The applicant or any affected person who has participated or sought unsuccessfully to participate in the formal review procedure prescribed in Iowa Code section 135.66 may, for good cause shown, file an application for rehearing in writing with the department stating the specific grounds therefor and the relief sought, within 20 calendar days after the date of the issuance of the final decision on an application for certificate of need.
	 202.9(2) Grounds for rehearing include, but are not limited to:
	  a.   	 New significant, relevant information which was unavailable at the date of the hearing;
	  b.   	 Significant changes in factors or circumstances relied upon by the council in reaching its decision;
	  c.   	 Demonstration that the council has materially failed to follow its adopted procedures in reaching its decision; or
	  d.   	 Such other bases as the council determines constitute good cause.
	 202.9(3) An application for rehearing shall be deemed to have been denied unless the council grants the application in writing within 20 calendar days after its filing.
	 202.9(4) If the application for rehearing is granted, the council may issue an order modifying the initial final order, or may set the matter for consideration at a subsequent meeting date. If public hearing is granted on the application for rehearing, notice shall be provided ten calendar days prior to hearing to the person applying for rehearing, the applicant and other affected persons upon request pursuant to 202.10(135).
	 202.9(5) The council shall issue the final decision on rehearing, stating the basis for its decision, within 30 calendar days after the application for rehearing was granted or 30 calendar days after public hearing on rehearing, whichever is later.
	 202.9(6) If a rehearing is not requested or an affected party remains dissatisfied after the request for rehearing, an appeal may be taken in the manner provided by Iowa Code chapter 17A. A request for rehearing is not required prior to appeal under Iowa Code section 17A.19.