31. Section 150.309 is revised to read as follows:
In circumstances in which an entity cannot prepare a response to CMS or provide the requested information by the deadline provided in the notice under § 150.307, the entity may submit a written request for an extension from CMS detailing the reason for the extension request and showing good cause. Examples of what CMS would consider good cause include, but are not limited to, when a responsible entity indicates it has limited staffing resources to prepare a response, or when a responsible entity requests clarification from CMS regarding its request for information. If CMS grants the extension, the responsible entity must respond to the notice within the time frame specified in CMS's letter granting the extension of time. Failure to respond within the initial deadline provided in the notice, or within any extended time frame, may result in CMS's imposition of a civil money penalty based upon the complaint or other information alleging or indicating a violation of PHS Act requirements.