Part VII. Fish and Other Aquatic Life
Chapter 5. Oysters
§531. Oyster Lease Relocation for Leases Not Available for Renewal Due To Those Leases Being Wholly Contained Within a Public Oyster Seed Ground
A. Eligibility. Those leases which are currently located wholly within a public oyster seed ground, and any former leases which were determined by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to have been non-renewed since 1998 due to the fact that such leases were wholly contained within a public oyster seed ground, shall be eligible for relocation.
B. Area of Relocation. An area as determined by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and approved by the Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, in consultation with the Louisiana Oyster Task Force, shall be set aside from the Public Oyster Seed Grounds east of the Mississippi River, as described in LAC 76:VII.511.
C. Amount Lease Acreage Available. Any new lease issued under this relocation program shall be for an amount of acreage not to exceed the acreage of the lease which is being relocated.
D. Notification and Application Process. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries shall notify the leaseholder of an affected existing lease, or the leaseholder of record for a lease that was previously not renewed, of the option to relocate the lease. The affected leaseholder or leaseholder of record shall have 60 days from the date of notification to appear in person at the LDWF Oyster Lease Survey Section office to apply for a relocation lease. Applications shall be on application forms provided by the department and shall be processed by the department in the order in which they are received by the department.
E. Issuance of Relocated Leases. Relocated leases shall be issued pursuant to LAC 76:VII.501 and 503.
F. Expiration Date. This Rule shall expire on January 1, 2013.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with Act 265 of the 2010 Regular Legislative Session.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 37:
The Secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is authorized to take any and all necessary steps on behalf of the commission to promulgate and effectuate this Notice of Intent and the final Rule, including but not limited to, the filing of the Fiscal and Economic Impact Statement, the filing of the Notice of Intent and final Rule and the preparation of reports and correspondence to other agencies of government.
Family Impact Statement
In accordance with Act 1183 of 1999, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries/Wildlife and Fisheries Commission hereby issues its Family Impact Statement in connection with the preceding Notice of Intent: This Notice of Intent will have no impact on the six criteria set out in R.S. 49:972(B).
Public Comments
Interested persons may submit written comments relative to the proposed rule until 4:30 p.m., February 4, 2011 to Patrick D. Banks, LDWF Fisheries Division, Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000.
Stephen W. Sagrera
Vice-Chairman
FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
RULE TITLE: Oyster Lease Relocation
I. ESTIMATED IMPLEMENTATION COSTS (SAVINGS) TO STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (Summary)
Implementation of the proposed rule will be carried out using existing staff and funding level. Due to the limited number of leases that are eligible to participate in this oyster lease relocation program, the increase in costs, workload and paperwork to the state associated with implementing the proposed rule is anticipated to be minimal. Local governmental units will not be impacted.
II. ESTIMATED EFFECT ON REVENUE COLLECTIONS OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (Summary)
Revenue collections of state and local governmental units are not anticipated to be impacted by the proposed rule.
III. ESTIMATED COSTS AND/OR ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO DIRECTLY AFFECTED PERSONS OR NONGOVERNMENTAL GROUPS (Summary)
Holders of oyster leases that are currently located within a public oyster seed ground and any former leases which were determined by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to have been non-renewed since 1998 due to the fact that such leases were located within a public oyster seed ground may benefit from the propose rule. They will be eligible to relocate or exchange their non-renewal lease acres with equal acres located in other designated areas of the state during the current lease moratorium. The economic benefit derived from the proposed rule cannot be determined at this time and will depend on the productivity of the new leased areas compared to the productivity of the non-renewal oyster lease areas.
IV. ESTIMATED EFFECT ON COMPETITION AND EMPLOYMENT (Summary)
The proposed rule is anticipated to have little or no effect on competition or employment in the public or private sectors.
Lois Azzarello
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Robert E. Hosse
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Undersecretary
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Staff Director
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Legislative Fiscal Office
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Committee Reports
COMMITTEE REPORT
Senate Committe on Health and Welfare
DHH Emergency Rules Adopted on November 22, 2010
Editor’s Note: These Emergency Rules may be viewed in their entirety in this edition of the Louisiana Register in the Emergency Rule Section.
Pursuant to La. R.S. 49:49:953(B)(4), the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare, at a duly called meeting on December 10, 2010, has made a finding that the following Emergency Rules adopted by the Department of Health and Hospitals on November 22, 2010 and captioned accordingly, are unacceptable:
1. All Inclusive Care for the Elderly Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XXIII.1301)
2. Ambulatory Surgical Centers Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XI.7503)
3. Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and TreatmentDental Program Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XV.6903)
4. Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and TreatmentHealth ServicesEarlySteps Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XV.7107)
5. End Stage Renal Disease Facilities Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XI.6901 and 6903)
6. Home Health ProgramExtended Nursing Services Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XIII.701)
7. Inpatient Hospital ServicesNon-Rural, Non-State Hospitals Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:V.953, 955, 959 and 967)
8. Inpatient Hospital ServicesNon-Rural, Non-State HospitalsOutlier Payment Methodology (LAC 50:V.954)
9. Outpatient Hospital ServicesNon-Rural, Non-State Hospitals and Children’s Specialty Hospitals Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC:V.5313, 5317, 5513, 5517, 5713, 5719, 6115 and 6119)
10. Laboratory and Radiology Services Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XIX.4329 and 4334-4337)
11. Mental Health Rehabilitation Program Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XV.901)
12. Multi-Systemic Therapy Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XV.25701)
13. Personal Care ServicesLong-Term Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XV.12917)
14. Pharmacy ProgramPrescription Limit Reduction (LAC 50:XXIX.113)
15. Pregnant Women Extended ServicesDental Services Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XV.16107)
16. Medical Transportation ProgramEmergency Ambulance Services Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XXVII.325 and 353)
17. Medical Transportation ProgramNon-Emergency Ambulance Services Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XXVII.571)
18. Medical Transportation ProgramNon-Emergency Medical Transportation Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XXVII.573)
Pursuant to La. R.S. 49:953(B)(4)(c), upon receipt by the agency of this report (December 13, 2010), the rules shall be nullified and shall be without effect.
Senator Willie L. Mount
Chairperson
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POTPOURRI
Office of the Governor
Office of Financial Institutions
Judicial Interest Rate Determination for 2011
R.S. 13:4202(B), as amended by Acts 2001, No. 841, requires the Louisiana Commissioner of Financial Institutions to determine the judicial interest rate for the calendar year following the calculation date. The commissioner has determined the judicial interest rate for the calendar year 2011 in accordance with R.S. 13:4202(B)(1).
The commissioner ascertained that on October 1, 2010 the approved discount rate of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was three-quarters .75 percent.
R.S. 13:4202(B)(1) mandates that on and after January 1, 2002, the judicial interest rate shall be three and one-quarter percentage points above the Federal Reserve Board of Governors approved discount rate on October 1, 2010. Thus, the effective judicial interest rate for the calendar year 2011 shall be 4.0 percent per annum.
R.S. 13:4202(B)(2) provides that the publication of the commissioner’s determination in the Louisiana Register “shall not be considered rulemaking within the intendment of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq., and particularly R.S. 49:953.” Therefore, (1) a Fiscal Economic Impact Statement, (2) a Family Impact Statement, and (3) a Notice of Intent are not required to be filed with the Louisiana Register.
John P. Ducrest, C.P.A.
Commissioner
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POTPOURRI
Department of Health and Hospitals
Board of Veterinary Medicine
Spring/Summer Examination Dates; 2011 Board Meeting Dates; Board Nominations
The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine will administer the State Board Examination (SBE) for licensure to practice veterinary medicine on the first Tuesday of every month. Deadline to apply for the SBE is the third Friday prior to the examination date desired. SBE dates are subject to change due to office closure (i.e. holiday, weather).
The board will accept applications to take the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) which will be administered through the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME), formerly the National Board Examination Committee (NBEC), as follows:
Test Window Date Deadline To Apply
April 11 through Monday, January 3, 2011
April 23, 2011
The board will also accept applications for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) for state registration of veterinary technicians which will be administered through the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), as follows:
Test Date Deadline To Apply
March 1 - 31, 2011 February 1, 2011
July 15 through June 15, 2011
August 15, 2011
November 15 through October 15, 2011
December 15, 2011
Applications for all examinations must be received on or before the deadline. No late application will be accepted. Requests for special accommodations must be made as early as possible for review and acceptance. Applications and information may be obtained from the board office at 263 Third Street, Suite 104, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 and by request via telephone at (225) 342-2176 or by e-mail at admin@lsbvm.org; application forms and information are also available on the website at www.lsbvm.org.
Board Nominations
The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine announces that nominations for the position of board member will be taken by the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) at the annual winter meeting to be held February 2011. Interested persons should submit the names of nominees directly to the LVMA as per R.S. 37:1515. It is not necessary to be a member of the LVMA to be nominated. The LVMA may be contacted at (225) 928-5862.
Wendy D. Parrish
Executive Director
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POTPOURRI
Department of Insurance
Office of the Commissioner
Regulation 47Actuarial Opinion and Memorandum
The Department of Insurance published a Notice of Intent for its Actuarial Division in the October 20, 2010 edition of the Louisiana Register (Volume 36, Number 10, page 2427). The Notice of Intent inadvertently set the public hearing on a holiday. In order to give the public additional access a second public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 22, 2010 beginning at 9:00 a.m., in the Poydras
Building’s Plaza Hearing Room located at 1702 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
James J. Donelon
Commissioner
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POTPOURRI
Department of Natural Resources
Office of Conservation
Orphaned Oilfield Sites
Office of Conservation records indicate that the Oilfield Sites listed in the table below have met the requirements as set forth by Section 91 of Act 404, R.S. 30:80 et seq., and as such are being declared Orphaned Oilfield Sites.
Operator
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Field
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District
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Well Name
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Well Number
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Serial Number
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Turnkey E&P Corporation
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Clear Creek
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L
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Longbell LBR CO SWD
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003
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56148
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Turnkey E&P Corporation
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Clear Creek
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L
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CF RA SUA; William N Cox
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001
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234783
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Turnkey E&P Corporation
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Clear Creek
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L
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Richard E Doornbos Etal
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001
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235009
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Turnkey E&P Corporation
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Clear Creek
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L
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Cf Ra Sue;Patsy Cox Etal
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001
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235681
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Turnkey E&P Corporation
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Clear Creek
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L
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CF RA Sub; Patsy Cox Etal
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002
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236153
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Turnkey E&P Corporation
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Clear Creek
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L
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Temple-Inland
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001
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236370
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Turnkey E&P Corporation
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Clear Creek
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L
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CF RA Sur;Bel Minerals LLC
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001
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237054
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Branta Production Company LLC
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Oretta
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L
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Oretta SWD
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001
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209055
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Branta Production Company LLC
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Oretta
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L
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Vua;Musser-Davis
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002
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209431
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D. C. Carnes
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Caddo Pine Island
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S
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Gardner
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001
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43423
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Crescent Production Co Inc.
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Sicily Island
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M
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Tensas Delta
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003
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44458
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James H. Welsh
Commissioner
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POTPOURRI
Department of Natural Resources
Office of the Secretary
Fishermen's Gear Compensation Fund
Loran Coordinates
In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 56:700.1 et seq., notice is given that 3 claims in the amount of $12,499.81 were received for payment during the period November 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
There were 3 paid and 0 denied.
Latitude/Longitude Coordinates of reported underwater obstructions are:
2914.218
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9033.085
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Terrebonne
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2925.769
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9001.156
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Jefferson
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2933.284
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9227.967
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Vermilion
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A list of claimants and amounts paid can be obtained from Gwendolyn Thomas, Administrator, Fishermen's Gear Compensation Fund, P.O. Box 44277, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 or you can call (225) 342-0122.
Scott A. Angelle
Secretary
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CUMULATIVE INDEX
(Volume 36, Number 12)
2010
Pages Issue
1-157 January
158-439 February
440-713 March
714-911 April
912-1153 May
1154-1411 June
1412-1670 July
1671-1919 August
1920-2146 September
2147-2453 October
2454-2758 November
2759-3040 December
EO―Executive Order
PPM―Policy and Procedure Memoranda
ER―Emergency Rule
R―Rule
N―Notice of Intent
CR―Committee Report
GR―Governor's Report
L―Legislation
P―Potpourri
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE UPDATE
Cumulative
January 2009-December 2009, 146
January 2010-March 2010, 901
January 2010-June 2010, 1659
January 2010-September 2010, 2438
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Agricultural Commodities Commission
Agricultural commodity dealer and warehouse law, 2585N
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Office of
Agriculture chemistry lab fees, 2605N
Giant salvinia, 1927ER, 2056N
Labeling of coated seeds, 1587N
Pesticide 2, 4-D, 914ER, 1036N, 1980R
Seed certification standards and fees, 336N, 1220R
ULV malathion/pyrethroid, 914ER, 1036N, 1980R
Agricultural Finance Authority
Farm and agribusiness recovery and loan program, 442ER, 464R
Agro-Consumer Services
Agriculture commodities commission, 2456ER
Animal Health, Board of
Trichomoniasis, 1156ER, 1580N, 1925ER, 2518R
Commissioner, Office of the
Agriculture commodities commission, 1416ER
Family farm credit, 231R
Fees: amount, time of payment, 446ER
Louisiana strawberries, 2057N
Sweet potato yield adjustment, 445ER
Feed, Fertilizer and Agriculture Commission
Small package, 2604N
Horticulture Commission
Landscape architect registration exam, 161P, 425P, 1906P, 2134P
Landscape irrigation contractors insurance waiver, 1585N, 2520R
Retail floristry examination, 425P, 1143P, 1402P
Seed Commission
Labeling of coated seeds, 1587N
Seed certification standards and fees, 336N
Structural Pest Control Commission
Bait and baiting system requirements, 2456ER
Rule revisions and technical corrections, 2060N
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
NOTE: Formerly Social Services. See Social Services section of this Index for prior subject listings of January through June.
Child Welfare Section
Daycare services—residential licensing, 1590N, 2521R
Legal representation in child protection cases, 1587N, 2522R
Residential licensing
Disqualification, 2838R
Notice of revocation action, 1462R
Division of Programs
Child placing agencies, 2149ER
Child support enforcement
Securing and enforcing medical auppoer obligation, 2878N
Portability of criminal history, religious exemption, and sex offender rule, ER 2458, 2879N
Economic Stability and Self-Sufficiency Section
Child care assistance program, 1794N, 2523R
Discontinuance of job search, 1767R
Daycare services—residential licensing, 1590N, 2521R
Family independence temporary assistance program (FITAP), 1673ER, 1794N, 2523R
Family violence prevention and intervention program, 1589N, 2236R
Kinship care subsidy program (KCSP), 1673ER, 1794N, 2523R
Residential licensing
Disqualification, 2838R
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), 1673ER, 1794N, 2523R
Iraqi, Afghani Immigrant—Qualified Alien, 1674ER
Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) Initiatives, 1676ER
Licensing Section
Child placing agencies, 2605N
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