WSR 18-06-046

PROPOSED RULES

[Filed March 1, 2018, 4:40 p.m.]

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-23-166.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to amend and repeal existing sections and create one new section in chapter 388-832 WAC, Individual and family services program.

Hearing Location(s): On April 24, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at 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.

Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than April 25, 2018.

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., April 24, 2018.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jeff Kildahl, DSHS rules consultant, phone 360-664-6092, fax 360-664-6185, TTY 711 relay service, email Kildaja@dshs.wa.gov, by April 10, 2018.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed amendments to chapter 388-832 WAC remove references to the individual and family services (IFS) request list, add required approval from the deputy assistant secretary or designee for a community service grant project, and limit community service grant projects to available funding. Other proposed amendments clarify program requirements, eliminate unnecessary section divisions, and combine section content.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Under SSB 6387 (2014), the legislature directed the department to create a request list. The developmental disabilities administration no longer requires clients to be added to the IFS request list. Removing references to the IFS request list allows people to access one-time awards and emergency services. Adding prior approval requirements and limits to community service grants clarifies the process related to these grants.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 71A.12.161.

Name of Proponent: DSHS, governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Chantelle Diaz, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, 360-407-1589; Implementation and Enforcement: Lonnie Keesee, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, 360-407-1529.

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 360-407-1589, fax 360-407-0955, TTY 1-800-833-6388, email Chantelle.Diaz@dshs.wa.gov.

Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(4).

Explanation of exemptions: The proposed amendments impose no new or disproportionate costs on small businesses, so a small business economic impact statement is not required.

February 28, 2018

Katherine I. Vasquez

Rules Coordinator