PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-400-0025 General eligibility requirements of the general assistance unemployable (GAU) program.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.505, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.08.090.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This revision is being done to meet the requirements for the WAC migration of Title 388 WAC. Eligibility rules currently in WAC 388-235-1500 and 388-235-9000 are being incorporated into WAC 388-400-0025. The rules for general assistance unemployable eligibility requirements will be incorporated into one section, providing easy access for users.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: All interested parties are invited to review and provide input on proposed draft language. Obtain draft material by contacting the identified representative.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Carla Gira, Program Manager, Division of Assistance Programs, P.O. Box 45470, Olympia, WA 98504-5470, Street Address: 1009 College S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, phone (360) 413-3264, fax (360) 413-3493, e-mail giracg@dshs.wa.gov.
March 28, 2000
Marie Myerchin-Redifer
Manager