WSR 14-19-028

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed September 8, 2014, 12:55 p.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department is amending chapter 388-61A WAC, Shelters for victims of domestic violence, and other related rules as may be required.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 70.123.030(1) and 70.123.040(1).

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Revisions to chapter 388-61A WAC are intended to update the section on required training for staff and staff supervisors.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: We will consult with individuals and organizations having experience and knowledge about training requirements for staff and staff supervisors of contracted agencies.

Process for Developing New Rule: DSHS welcomes the public to take part in developing the rules. Anyone interested should contact the staff person identified below. At a later date, DSHS will file a proposal with the office of the code reviser with a notice of proposed rule making. A copy of the proposal will be sent to everyone on the mailing list and to anyone who requests a copy.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Susan Hannibal, DSHS Program Manager, DSHS/Children's Administration, 4045 Delridge Way S.W., Room 300, Seattle, WA 98106, phone (206) 923-4910, fax (206) 923-5497, e-mail hsus300@dshs.wa.gov.

September 8, 2014

Katherine I. Vasquez

Rules Coordinator