DAR File No. 28229

Workforce Services, Employment Development

R986-200

Family Employment Program

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 28229
Filed: 09/14/2005, 01:47
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Department needs rules to determine eligibility for the family employment program and other Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funded assistance. This rule establishes those eligibility criteria as required by statute. Section 35A-1-303 provides the authority to adopt rules governing adjudicative procedures. Section 35A-1-104 authorizes the Department of Workforce Services to adopt rules. Subsection 35A-1-104(4) authorizes the Department to establish eligibility standards for its programs. Authority to make rules to establish eligibility for Family Employment Program Subsection 35A-3-302(5)(b).

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Comments were received objecting to the 34 hour work requirement in this rule and the hardship criteria.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Participants must participate 34 hours per week to meet the federal standards and because this is a TANF-funded program, the rule is necessary. The hardship criteria are appropriate for the population served. Expanding the hardship reasons could put the Department over the federal limits for extensions.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Suzan Pixton at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9645, by FAX at 801-526-9211, or by Internet E-mail at spixton@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Tani Downing, Executive Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Suzan Pixton at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9645, by FAX at 801-526-9211, or by Internet E-mail at spixton@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.