Subject of Possible Rule Making: The regulation of chemical dependency professionals (CDP). This effort includes requirements for a retire active status for chemical dependency professionals.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.130.250.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The current rules for chemical dependency professionals restrict the use of the chemical dependency professional title to DASA facilities. If the person practices outside of a DASA setting, they would be required to be minimally registered as a counselor and would not be able to use their CDP credential outside of a DASA facility. The retired active status would allow CDPs to hold their CDP credential at a reduced rate.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: Collaborative rule making. Develop in consultation with stakeholders through public meetings, telephone, and correspondence.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Kris Waidely, Department of Health, Chemical Dependency Professionals, P.O. Box 47869, Olympia, WA 98504-7869, phone (360) 236-4905, fax (360) 236-4909.

July 1, 1999

M. C. Selecky

Secretary

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