08-15-106_holdover

WSR 08-15-106

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Health and Recovery Services Administration)

(Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse)

[ Filed July 18, 2008, 10:39 a.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 07-24-004.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is amending certification requirements for chemical dependency service providers. See reviser's note below.

     Hearing Location(s): Blake Office Park East, Rose Room, 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503 (one block north of the intersection of Pacific Avenue S.E. and Alhadeff Lane. A map or directions are available at http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/msa/rpau/docket.html or by calling [phone]), on September 23, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: Not sooner than September 24, 2008.

     Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, delivery 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, e-mail [e-mail], fax [phone], by

5 p.m. on September 23, 2008.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jennisha Johnson, DSHS rules consultant, by September 16, 2008, TTY [phone] or [phone] or by e-mail at [e-mail].

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is:

?	Amending the sections that refer to definitions, certified services, opiate treatment program certification, maintaining agency certification, agency clinical manual, outpatient services, opiate substitution medical management, and DUI assessment providers;
?	Eliminating WAC 388-805-815 DUI assessment services requirements;
?	Adding WAC 388-805-850 Screening and brief intervention services; and
?	Adding new language as appropriate.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: See Reviser's note below.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 70.96A.090 and 42 C.F.R. Part 8.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 70.96A.090 and 42 C.F.R. Part 8.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Department of social and health services, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Deb Cummins, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, P.O. Box 45330, Olympia, WA 98504-5330, [phone], 1-877-301-4557 toll free; and Enforcement: Dennis Malmer, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, P.O. Box 45330, Olympia, WA 98504-5330, [phone], 1-877-301-4557 toll free.

     A small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.

Small Business Economic Impact StatementSee Reviser's note below.

     A copy of the statement may be obtained by contacting Deb Cummins, Certification Policy Manager, P.O. Box 45330, Olympia, WA 98504-5330, phone [phone], fax [phone], e-mail [e-mail].

     A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Deb Cummins, Certification Policy Manager, P.O. Box 45330, Olympia, WA 98504-5330, phone [phone], fax [phone], e-mail [e-mail].

July 15, 2008

Stephanie E. Schiller

Rules Coordinator

     Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 08-17 issue of the Register.