Existing contracts

(A) In general If, on the day before February 7, 2014 , a State has entered into a contract with a private establishment described in paragraph (1) and the Secretary has not determined that the participation of the private establishment is necessary to meet a documented need in accordance with section 2020(e)(25) of this title , the Secretary shall allow the operation of the private establishment to continue without that determination of need for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date on which the Secretary establishes determination criteria, by regulation, under section 2020(e)(25) of this title .

(B) Justification If the Secretary determines to terminate a contract with a private establishment that is in effect on February 7, 2014 , the Secretary shall provide justification to the State in which the private establishment is located for that termination.