PROPOSED RULES
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 98-22-056.
Title of Rule: WAC 388-456-0005 Processing a late report, 388-456-0010 Recent work history, and 388-456-0015 Exceptions to monthly reporting.
Purpose: Repeal WAC 388-456-0005 Processing a late report, 388-456-0010 Recent work history, and 388-456-0015 Exceptions to monthly reporting. The rules supporting monthly reporting requirements are no longer needed, as monthly reporting requirements are repealed effective January 1, 2000.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.04.510.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.04.510.
Summary: See Purpose above.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 74.08.090 gives the department authority to make rules and regulations to ensure uniform administration of programs throughout the state. RCW 74.04.510 requires the department to adopt rules consistent with federal laws, rules and regulations relating to the food stamp program.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: John Camp, Division of Assistance Programs, P.O. Box 45480, Olympia, WA 98504-5480, (360) 413-3232.
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: Changes rules to reflect department's choice of prospective budgeting as the sole method for budgeting income and deductions.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: WAC 388-456-0005 Processing a late report, 388-456-0010 Recent work hisory, and 388-456-0015 Exceptions to monthly reporting.
Repeals WAC 388-456-0005 Processing a late report, 388-456-0010 Recent work history, and 388-456-0015 Exceptions to monthly reporting. The rules supporting monthly reporting requirements are no longer needed, as monthly reporting requirements are repealed effective January 1, 2000.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The changes as a result of these rules do not affect small businesses.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. These rules do not meet the definition of significant legislative rule.
Hearing Location: Lacey Government Center (behind Tokyo Bento Restaurant), 1009 College Street S.E., Room 104-B, Lacey, WA 98503, on December 21, 1999, at 10:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Paige Wall by December 7, 1999, phone (360) 664-6094, TTY (360) 664-6178, e-mail wallpg@dshs.wa.gov.
Submit Written Comments to: Paige Wall, Rules Coordinator, Rules and Policies Assistance Unit, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, fax (360) 664-6185, by December 21, 1999.
Date of Intended Adoption: No earlier than December 22, 1999.
November 8, 1999
Marie Myerchin-Redifer
Manager
2679.1 The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
| WAC 388-456-0005 | Processing a late report. |
| WAC 388-456-0010 | Recent work history. |
| WAC 388-456-0015 | Exceptions to monthly reporting. |