Section 388-61A-0670. Can DSHS waive any of the minimum standards of this chapter?

Under certain conditions we may waive some of the rules contained in this chapter.

(1) To request a waiver you must submit a written request that:

(a) Clearly describes the minimum standards(s) for which the waiver is requested.

(b) Describes why the domestic violence agency is unable to meet the requirements of this chapter without the waiver.

(c) Demonstrates that granting of the waiver will not jeopardize the safety or health of clients.

(d) Shows that the absence of granting the waiver will have a detrimental effect on the provision of services.

(2) If the written waiver request proposes any substitutions of procedures, materials, service, or equipment from those specified in this chapter, the substitutions must be at least equivalent to those required.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.123 RCW. WSR 10-22-040, § 388-61A-0670, filed 10/27/10, effective 11/27/10.]

Chapter 70.123 RCW. WSR 10-22-040, § 388-61A-0670, filed 10/27/10, effective 11/27/10.