Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-14A-4605 Whose picture can go on the division of child support's most wanted Internet site?

     Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 26.23.120(2), 74.08.090.

     Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: DCS is considering changing the criteria for qualifying for posting on the most wanted Internet site. Currently the noncustodial parent must owe at least $10,000 in support debt; DCS is considering lowering that amount to $5,000 at the request of custodial parents.

     Process for Developing New Rule: DCS engages in modified collaborative rule making. Those persons wishing to participate in developing the new rules are encouraged to contact Nancy Koptur at the DSHS Division of Child Support (DCS) headquarters as soon as possible. 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, or on the DSHS Economic Services Administration's regulatory improvement web site, which can be found at http://www-app2.wa.gov/dshs/esa/extpolicy/blue.asp. DSHS/DCS encourages the public to take part in developing the 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 to 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, DCS Rules Coordinator, Division of Child Support, P.O. Box 9162, mailstop 45860, Olympia, WA 98507-9162, phone (360) 664-5065, e-mail nkoptur@dshs.wa.gov, 1-800-457-6202, fax (360) 664-5209, TTY/TDD (360) 664-5011.

June 14, 2001

Brian Lindgren, Manager

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit

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