PROPOSED RULES
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)
(Division of Child Support)
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-09-014.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Note: The DSHS division of child support (DCS) has adopted emergency rules under WSR 07-02-070, effective January 1, 2007, so that we would have rules in effect while going through the regular rule-making process.
This filing amends sections of chapter 388-14A WAC to bring division of child support rules into compliance with chapter 26.21A RCW, which is effective January 1, 2007. There are eleven new rules and nine amended rules in this filing.
Amending WAC 388-14A-2105 Basic confidentiality rules for
the division of child support, 388-14A-3304 The division of
child support may serve((s)) a notice of support debt and
demand for payment when it is enforcing a support order issued
in Washington state, a foreign court order or a foreign
administrative order for support, 388-14A-3305 What can I do
if I disagree with a notice of support debt and demand for
payment?, 388-14A-3925 Who can ask to modify an administrative
support order?, 388-14A-5300 How does the division of child
support recover a support payment which has already been
distributed?, 388-14A-6100 The division of child support
accepts oral requests for hearing or conference board,
388-14A-7100 The division of child support may register an
((An)) order from another state ((may be registered in
Washington)) for enforcement or modification, 388-14A-7110 The
division of child support may assess and collect interest on
amounts owed under support orders entered or established in a
jurisdiction other than Washington state and 388-14A-7200 DCS
can serve notices in other states under the Uniform Interstate
Family Support Act; and new WAC 388-14A-3306 Does a notice of
support debt and demand for payment result in a final
determination of support arrears?, 388-14A-3307 How does the
division of child support proceed when there are multiple
child support orders for the same obligor and children?,
388-14A-7125 What happens at a hearing on a notice of support
debt and registration?, 388-14A-7135 What is the effect of
confirmation of a registered order on the finality of the
support debt calculation?, 388-14A-7305 How do I ask DCS to do
a determination of controlling order?, 388-14A-7315 When might
DCS deny a request for a determination of controlling order?,
388-14A-7325 How does DCS notify the parties of its
determination of the controlling order?, 388-14A-7335 What
happens if someone objects to DCS' proposed determination of
controlling order?, 388-14A-7345 What is the effect of a
determination of controlling order on the finality of the debt
calculation?, 388-14A-7400 What can I do if I want to contest
an interstate order to withhold income served on my employer?,
and 388-14A-7500 What can I do if I am concerned about the
release of my personal information in an interstate referral?
Hearing Location(s): Blake Office Park East, Rose Room, 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503 (one block north of the intersection of Pacific Avenue S.E. and Alhadeff Lane, behind Goodyear Tire. A map or directions are available at http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/msa/rpau/docket.html or by calling (360) 664-6097), on March 27, 2007, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than March 28, 2007.
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 schilse@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2007.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Stephanie Schiller, DSHS Rules Consultant, by March 23, 2007, TTY (360) 664-6178 or (360) 664-6097 or by e-mail at schilse@dshs.wa.gov.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The Washington state legislature has adopted the updated Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) as chapter 26.21A RCW, effective January 1, 2007. DCS anticipates that new and amended rules will be required in order to allow the Washington child support program to comply with UIFSA under our state plan under Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Clarify procedures, conform with new statute.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 34.05.220(2), 43.20A.550, 74.04.055, 74.08.090, 74.20.040, 74.20A.310.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 26.21A 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 98507-9162, (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).
January 30, 2007
Jim Schnellman, Chief
Office of Administrative Resources
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 07-05 issue of the Register.