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"Public comment" is defined by G.S. 150B-21.3A(a)(5) as a written objection to all or part of a rule. Additionally, pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2), in order for the Rules Review Commission to determine whether the public comment has merit, the public comment must address the specific substance of the rule and address any of the standards of Commission review, as set forth in G.S. 150B-21.9(a).


G.S. 150B-21.3A Report for 10A NCAC 70G, CHILD PLACING AGENCIES: FOSTER CARE | Agency - NC Social Services Commission

Periodic Review of Rules

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the NC Social Services Commission has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 70G, 10A NCAC  of the North Carolina Administrative Code for public comment.

G.S. 150B-21.3A(a)(5) defines “public comment” as a written objection to all or part of a rule or the agency’s determination of the rule as necessary or unnecessary. If a public comment relates to a rule that the agency determined to be unnecessary, the Rules Review Commission shall determine whether it has merit and, if so, designate it as necessary. Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2), in order for the Rules Review Commission to determine whether the public comment has merit, the public comment must address the specific substance of the rule and address any of the standards of Rules Review Commission review, as set forth in G.S. 150B-21.9(a). An unnecessary rule is defined as a rule that the agency determines to be obsolete, redundant, or otherwise not needed.  A necessary rule is defined as any rule other than an unnecessary rule.

Public Comment Period:  September 24 through November 24, 2025.

Direct Comments to the following:
SSC Rulemaking Coordinator
2401 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2401
E-Mail:  [email protected]

Rule Section Rule Citation Rule Name Date and Last Agency Action on the Rule Agency Determination
[150B-21.3A(c)(1)a]		 Implements or Conforms to Federal Regulation [150B-21.3A(d1)] Federal Citation Comment
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0506 CLIENT RECORDS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0400 - GENERAL 10A NCAC 70G .0402 DEFINITIONS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0400 - GENERAL 10A NCAC 70G .0403 LICENSURE Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0501 PERSONNEL Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0502 APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0503 PLACEMENT SERVICES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0400 - GENERAL 10A NCAC 70G .0401 SCOPE Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0505 PERSON-CENTERED PLAN FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE SERVICES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0513 CRITICAL INCIDENTS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary Yes P.L. 113-183
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0507 CLIENT RIGHTS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0508 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0509 SEARCHES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0510 HEALTH SERVICES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0511 HOME-SCHOOLING Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0512 PHYSICAL RESTRAINT HOLDS, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 ‑ MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70G .0504 OUT-OF-HOME FAMILY SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING FAMILY FOSTER CARE SERVICES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017 Necessary No
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