Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 26.23.120(2), as amended by chapter 160, Laws of 1998.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 388-14-045 was adopted by Division of Child Support (DCS) prior to the enactment of SSB 6418, which changes the criteria for when a parent is eligible for notice before DCS releases their address to the other parent. WAC 388-14-045 provided that notice would be given to either parent when the other requested disclosure of the whereabouts information; SSB 6418 provides that the noncustodial parent must request such notice in writing.

Process for Developing New Rule: Those persons wishing to participate in developing the new rules are encouraged to contact Nancy Koptur at the Department of Social and Health Services Division of Child Support headquarters prior to July 30, 1998, when DCS intends to file the CR-102 and proposed rules. DCS will post information regarding this rule development project and others on its web site, which can be found at www.wa.gov/dshs/dcs/csrc.html. DSHS/DCS encourages the public to take part in developing these rules. After the rules are drafted, DSHS will file a copy with the Office of the Code Reviser with a notice of proposed rule making, and will send a copy to everyone currently on the mailing list and anyone else 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 Nancy Koptur, Division of Child Support, P.O. Box 9162, Mailstop 45860, Olympia, WA 98507-9162, phone (360) 664-5065, FAX (360) 664-5055, TTY/TDD (360) 664-5011, e-mail nkoptur@dshs.wa.gov.

June 1, 1998

Marie Myerchin-Redifer, Manager

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit