WSR 17-10-036
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Developmental Disabilities Administration)
[Filed April 26, 2017, 3:55 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-06-078.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to create new sections, amend existing sections, and repeal sections in chapter 388-829 WAC, Community residential service business training requirements.
Hearing Location(s): Office Building 2, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Headquarters, 1115 Washington, Olympia, WA 98504 (public parking at 11th and Jefferson. A map is available at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rules-and-policies-assistance-unit/driving-directions-office-bldg-2), on June 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than June 28, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504, email DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5:00 p.m., June 27, 2017.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jeff Kildahl, DSHS rules consultant, by phone (360) 664-6092, TTY (360) 664-6178, or email KildaJA@dshs.wa.gov.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is proposing to amend chapter 388-829 WAC in order to clarify language, update policy, and align the chapter with RCW 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: These amendments are necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements of RCW 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: DSHS, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Chantelle Diaz, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, (360) 407-1581; Implementation and Enforcement: Linda Gil, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, (360) 407-1543.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rules do not impose more than minor costs on small businesses or nonprofits, and align chapter 388-829 WAC with RCW 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Chantelle Diaz, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, phone (360) 407-1581, fax (360) 407-0955, email Chantelle.Diaz@dshs.wa.gov.
April 25, 2017
Katherine I. Vasquez
Rules Coordinator
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 17-11 issue of the Register.