WSR 98-03-082
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Children's Administration)
[Filed January 21, 1998, 11:19 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 97-24-106.
Title of Rule: WAC 388-15-030 Rights of applicant for service.
Purpose: To repeal an obsolete and duplicative rule. The generic rule for identifying rights of applicants for services, to request fair hearings, to provide adequate notice, and other matters related to the social services block grant is proposed for repeal. Where such matters are necessary and required, individual programs have adopted rules that are program specific to accomplish the same goals. Such matters are also covered under chapter 34.05 RCW, Administrative Procedure Act, and chapter 388-08 WAC.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090.
Statute Being Implemented: Section 209, chapter 409, Laws of 1997 (E2SHB 1032).
Summary: To repeal obsolete and duplicative rules to comply with Governor Locke's Executive Order 97-02 on regulatory improvement.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The issuance will repeal a redundant, unused rule, while placing emphasis on existing rules for individual programs.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Art Cantrall, P.O. Box 45710, Olympia, WA 98504-5710, (360) 902-7956.
Name of Proponent: Department of Social and Health Services, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: To repeal obsolete and duplicative rule. The generic rule for identifying rights of applicants for services, to request fair hearings, to provide adequate notice, and other matters related to the social services block grant is proposed for repeal. Where such matters are necessary and required, individual programs have adopted rules that are program specific to accomplish the same goals. Such matters are also covered under the state Administrative Procedure Act and chapter 388-08 WAC.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Repeals WAC 388-15-030 Rights of applicant for services.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This repeal action does not affect small businesses.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. The repeal action is exempt under RCW 34.05.328 because it will not change the way the department does business or impacts the public.
Hearing Location: Lacey Government Center (behind Tokyo Bento Restaurant), 1009 College Street S.E., Room 104-B, Lacey, WA 98503, on February 24, 1998, at 10:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Paige Wall by February 13, 1998, phone (360) 902-7540, TTY (360) 902-8324, e-mail pwall@dshs.wa.gov.
Submit Written Comments to and Identify WAC Numbers: Paige Wall, Rules Coordinator, Rules and Policies Assistance Unit, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, FAX (360) 902-8292, by February 24, 1998.
Date of Intended Adoption: No sooner that February 25, 1998.
January 20, 1998
Edith M. Rice, Chief
Office of Legal Affairs
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is
repealed:
WAC 388-15-030 Rights of applicant for services.