WSR 98-07-099
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)
[Filed March 18, 1998, 10:30 a.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-265 WAC, Payment of grants and related rules
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.08.090
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Clear rules are needed to describe how clients get program money. These rules identify client rights and responsibilities, protective payee vendor requirements and selection and benefit reissuance policies. 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: 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 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 18, 1998
Edith M. Rice, Chief
Office of Legal Affairs