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T. Assist in the promotion of interagency agreements; U. Submit an annual report to the Governor and to the Secretary of Education on the status of early intervention programs within the state. 1.6 Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards A. The EOHHS shall establish and implement Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards. B. The certification process provides the basis for EOHHS to determine that providers are eligible to participate in and receive payment for the provision of Early Intervention services. Providers must be in conformity with EOHHS’ Rhode Island Certification Standards. C. The Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards establish the policies and procedures required of an Early Intervention program in Rhode Island. D. Full compliance with the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards is required of all certified Early Intervention programs. E. The EOHHS is responsible for the oversight and monitoring of compliance with these standards. F. Changes to the standards may be made by the EOHHS in order to comply with federal or State regulations and/or to ensure funding, with reasonable notice to providers. Substantial changes to the standards will require certified providers to submit revised or new program policies and an agreement to comply with any changes. G. The EOHHS will hold public hearings on any new or revised policy or procedure outlined in the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards and provide notice of the hearing held in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.208(b)(1) at least 30 days before the hearing is conducted in order to enable public participation. The EOHHS will also provide opportunities for the general public, including individuals with disabilities, parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities, Early Intervention providers, and members of the Interagency Coordinating Council, to comment for at least 30 days on the new or revised policy or procedure needed to comply with Part C of IDEA. H. No person shall provide EI services as an EI service provider without first becoming certified by the EOHHS. I. In order to become certified as an EI service provider, an agency or organization shall submit notice of intent to apply for certification status to the EOHHS. Required documentation includes the submission of an Implementation Plan demonstrating compliance with the regulations herein, and the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards.