WSR 98-07-038
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)
[Filed March 12, 1998, 1:48 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-235 WAC, General assistance unemployable and related rules
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.005 and 74.08.090
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Clear rules are needed to describe which clients can receive state-funded public assistance as unemployable adults. We are reviewing current rules and will make revisions to include all needed materials and conform to regulatory reform criteria
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None
Process for Developing New Rule: Reviewing current rules according to clear writing guidelines and appropriate audiences. Copies will be provided to coordinating agencies and interested persons. All comments will be considered. The Economic Services Administration Regulatory Improvement Team (RIT) will also review these rules before adoption
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Douglas Sevin or Pamela Raymond, Program Manager, using any means of communication. Meetings will be arranged, if needed.
If you would like to participate in the review, contact Douglas Sevin or Pamela Raymond, Program Manager, Adult Programs and Support Services Section, Division of Assistance Programs, P.O. Box 45470, Olympia, WA 98504-5470, phone (360) 413-3097 or 413-3087, FAX (360) 413-3493, e-mail sevindj@dshs.wa.gov or raymopa@dshs.wa.gov
March 11, 1998
Edith M. Rice, Chief
Office of Legal Affairs