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1. The Implementation Plan must include at a minimum: a. Initial Staffing and Supervision Plan; b. Initial Budget; c. Initial Organizational Plan including how Early Intervention fits into the agency structure; d. Evidence of an understanding of RI Early Intervention Principles and Practices; e. Evidence of understanding and the ability to comply with all state and federal requirements and RI Certification Standards. J. Organizations must submit any change to program policies and procedures or organizational changes (impacting Early Intervention) to the EOHHS. K. Certification shall be granted for a one-year period. Early Intervention Certification is valid and renewed annually, contingent upon continuing compliance with federal and state regulations and with the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards. L. The EOHHS shall certify applicants as it deems appropriate and necessary in order to assure a viable statewide early intervention system that provides quality services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delay. Factors reviewed to ensure that Rhode Island has the capacity to meet the need for Early Intervention include changes in population, performance indicators, or in the number of certified providers. M. The EOHHS determines the structure of the Rhode Island Early Intervention system and shall make changes as needed. N. The EOHHS will continually monitor compliance with Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards. Technical assistance is available. The EOHHS may apply sanctions for non-compliance which may include but not be limited to: 1. Corrective action plans/Performance Improvement Plans; 2. Mandatory technical assistance; 3. Additional reporting requirements; 4. Suspension of new referrals; 5. Recoupment of funds; 6. Provisional certification status, suspension or termination of certification.