WSR 98-07-037
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)
[Filed March 12, 1998, 1:47 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-280 WAC, United States repatriates program and related rules
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: 45 CFR 211 and 45 CFR 212, RCW 74.08.090
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Clear rules are needed to describe the program in Washington state and identify client rights, responsibilities and benefit levels. The current rules are being reviewed and revised 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: United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of State. Copies for comment will be provided to staff contacts. All comments will be considered
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 Kay Hanvey, Program Manager, using any means of communication. Meetings will be arranged, if needed.
If you would like to participate in the review, contact Kay Hanvey, Program Manager, Adult Programs and Support Services Section, Division of Assistance Programs, P.O. Box 45470, Olympia, WA 98504-5470, phone (360) 413-3100, FAX (360) 413-3493, e-mail HANVEYKL@DSHS.WA.GOV
March 11, 1998
Edith M. Rice, Chief
Office of Legal Affairs