Rule-Making Hearing Docket
| October 26, 2010 10:00 a.m. |
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| Office Building 2 Auditorium (driving directions) |
Select the WAC number to view or print a copy of the CR-102 form and the rule text. Send all comments on the rule to the Rules Coordinator. If you have questions about the rule send a message to the contact person.
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-444 WAC Rule changes will help reduce Basic Food payment errors and compliance with federal regulations is required to continue to receive federal funding. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 10-10-074 Proposed rules filed as WSR 10-19-137 Hearing date: October 26, 2010 Earliest adoption date: October 27, 2010 |
| WAC 388-530-8000 Reimbursement method--Estimated acquisition cost (EAC). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 10-15-037 Proposed rules filed as WSR 10-19-133 Hearing date: October 26, 2010 Earliest adoption date: October 27, 2010 |
| WAC 388-436-0015 and 0030 These amendments modify rules to clarify that TANF/SFA families who have their cash grant terminated may qualify for CEAP even when case closure hasn't occurred within the last six months. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 10-16-149 Proposed rules filed as WSR 10-19-132 Hearing date: October 26, 2010 Earliest adoption date: October 27, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0185 and 0190 The amendments update Basic Food standards for federal fiscal year 2011 to comply with requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP Administrative Notice 10-33. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 10-08-009 Proposed rules filed as WSR 10-19-131 Hearing date: October 26, 2010 Earliest adoption date: October 27, 2010 |
| WAC 388-310-0200, 0400, 1300, 2100 The changes are proposed to reduce program costs in response to budget reductions and are necessary for the program to stay within budget. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 10-16-147 Proposed rules filed as WSR 10-19-130 Hearing date: October 26, 2010 Earliest adoption date: October 27, 2010 |
| WAC 388-489-0010 How is my transitional food assistance benefit calculated? |
Kimberly Chea (360) 725-4653 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 10-06-061 Proposed rules filed as WSR 10-19-128 Hearing date: October 26, 2010 Earliest adoption date: October 27, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-492 WAC The department is proposing amendments to make changes necessary to clarify when WASHCAP benefits can begin, update and clarify rules to current procedures and to reduce payment errors caused by failure to follow correct procedures. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 10-15-114 Proposed rules filed as WSR 10-19-127 Hearing date: October 26, 2010 Earliest adoption date: October 27, 2010 |
| WAC 388-310-0100, 0800, 1800 The proposed amendments are necessary for the program to contain costs and ensure the program's fiscal stability. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
Preproposal notices filed as WSR 10-16-144 and 145 Proposed rules filed as WSR 10-19-126 Hearing date: October 26, 2010 Earliest adoption date: October 27, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-816 WAC Certification requirements for problem and pathological gambling treatment program. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 10-08-079 Proposed rule filed as WSR 10-18-102 Hearing date: October 26, 2010 Earliest adoption date: October 27, 2010 |
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| Rules Coordinator | |
| Rules and Policies Assistance Unit | Phone: (360) 664-6097 |
| PO Box 45850 | TTY: (360) 664-6178 |
| Olympia, WA 98504 | FAX: (360) 664-6185 |
