42 CFR § 456.524
Notification of Administrator's action and duration of variance
June 11, 2020
(a) The Administrator—
(1) Will notify the agency of the action he takes on its request for a variance; and
(2) Will specify the period of time, not to exceed 1 year, for which the variance may be granted.
(b) When it receives the Administrator's notification, the agency must promptly notify the remote facility of his action.