The certificate of need process established under the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48) , known as the "Health Care Facilities Act," shall expire December 31, 1992, unless sooner extended by the General Assembly pursuant to the review procedure set forth in the act of December 22, 1981 (P.L. 508, No. 142), known as the "Sunset Act." The certificate of need process may not be used after December 31, 1992, unless this expiration date is extended by statutory amendment.
71 P.S. § 552