WSR 09-23-068

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)

(Division of Child Support)

[ Filed November 13, 2009, 11:40 a.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 09-14-073.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The division of child support (DCS) proposes to adopt changes to chapter 388-14A WAC to implement SSB 5166 (chapter 408, Laws of 2009) and to make certain changes to clarify procedures. DCS adopted emergency rules under WSR 09-15-183 which were effective on July 26, 2009, the effective date of the new law. This CR-102 continues the regular rule-making process.

     Amending WAC 388-14A-4500 What is the division of child support's license suspension program?, 388-14A-4505 The notice of noncompliance and intent to suspend licenses, 388-14A-4510 Who is subject to the DCS license suspension program?, 388-14A-4515 How do I avoid having my license suspended for failure to pay child support?, 388-14A-4520 Signing a ((repayment)) payment agreement may avoid certification for noncompliance, 388-14A-4525 How to obtain a release of certification for noncompliance and 388-14A-4530 ((Administrative hearings)) What happens at an administrative hearing regarding license suspension ((are limited in scope.))?; and new sections WAC 388-14A-4512 When may the division of child support certify a noncustodial parent for license suspension?, 388-14A-4527 How does a noncustodial parent request an administrative hearing regarding license suspension?, 388-14A-4535 Can the noncustodial parent file a late request for hearing if a license has already been suspended?, and 388-14A-4540 When is a DCS conference board available regarding license suspension issues?

     Hearing Location(s): Blake Office Park East, Rose Room, 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503 (behind Goodyear Courtesy Tire) (one block north of the intersection of Pacific Avenue S.E. and Alhadeff Lane. A map or directions are available at http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/msa/rpau/docket.html or by calling (360) 664-6094), on January 5, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than January 6, 2010.

     Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504, delivery 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, e-mail DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5 p.m. on January 5, 2010.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jennisha Johnson, DSHS rules consultant, by December 22, 2009, TTY (360) 664-6178 or (360) 664-6094 or by e-mail at johnsjl4@dshs.wa.gov.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The Washington legislature adopted SSB 5166 (chapter 408, Laws of 2009) regarding license suspension for noncompliance with child support orders. DCS must adopt rules to implement this legislation, which took effect on July 26, 2009. DCS adopted emergency rules under WSR 09-15-183 which were effective on that date. DCS proposes to adopt changes to chapter 388-14A WAC to implement SSB 5166 and to make certain changes to clarify procedures.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: See above.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: SSB 5166 (chapter 408, Laws of 2009), RCW 34.05.060, 43.20A.550, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.20A.310, 74.20A.320(10), 74.20A.350(14).

     Statute Being Implemented: SSB 5166 (chapter 408, Laws of 2009), which amends RCW 74.20A.320 and adds four new sections to chapter 74.20A RCW.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Department of social and health services, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Nancy Koptur, DCS HQ, P.O. Box 9162, Olympia, WA 98507, (360) 664-5065.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This rule does not have an economic impact on small businesses. It only affects individuals who have support obligations or individuals who are owed child support.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The rule does meet the definition of a significant legislative rule but DSHS/DCS rules relating to the care of dependent children are exempt from preparing further analysis under RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vii).

November 13, 2009

Stephanie E. Vaughn

Rules Coordinator

     Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 09-24 issue of the Register.

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