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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 70J, MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS FOR SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE PROGRAMS | 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 70J, 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 .0200 - EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE PROGRAM 10A NCAC 70J .0206 DISCHARGE 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 .0200 - EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE PROGRAM 10a NCAC 70J .0205 SERVICE PLANNING 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 .0200 - EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE PROGRAM 10A NCAC 70J .0204 RECORDKEEPING 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 .0200 - EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE PROGRAM 10A NCAC 70J .0203 ADMISSION CRITERIA 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 .0200 - EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE PROGRAM 10A NCAC 70J .0202 ADMISSION 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 .0200 - EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE PROGRAM 10A NCAC 70J .0201 APPLICABILITY 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 .0100 - CHILDREN'S FOSTER CARE CAMPS 10A NCAC 70J .0106 BUILDINGS AND GROUND EQUIPMENT 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 .0100 - CHILDREN'S FOSTER CARE CAMPS 10A NCAC 70J .0105 SERVICE DELIVERY 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 .0100 - CHILDREN'S FOSTER CARE CAMPS 10A NCAC 70J .0104 SERVICE PLANNING 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 .0100 - CHILDREN'S FOSTER CARE CAMPS 10A NCAC 70J .0103 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 .0100 - CHILDREN'S FOSTER CARE CAMPS 10A NCAC 70J .0102 ADMISSION CRITERIA 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 .0100 - CHILDREN'S FOSTER CARE CAMPS 10A NCAC 70J .0101 APPLICABILITY 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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