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G.S. 150B-21.3A Report for 10A NCAC 70K, RESIDENTIAL MATERNITY HOMES | 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 70K, 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 .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0304 LIVING ARRANGEMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0100 ‑ GENERAL 10A NCAC 70K .0102 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0100 ‑ GENERAL 10A NCAC 70K .0103 LICENSING ACTIONS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70K .0201 PERSONNEL Link goes outside of NC DHHS Readopted Eff. August 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70K .0202 SERVICES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. August 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70K .0203 CASE RECORD Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70K .0204 PROGRAM OF CARE Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70K .0206 CASE PLAN OR OUT-OF-HOME FAMILY SERVICES AGREEMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70K .0207 CLIENT RIGHTS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70K .0208 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70K .0209 SEARCHES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70K .0210 CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND CRITICAL INCIDENT REPORTS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0301 APPLICATION OF PHYSICAL PLANT REQUIREMENTS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0100 ‑ GENERAL 10A NCAC 70K .0101 DEFINITION Link goes outside of NC DHHS Readopted Eff. August 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0303 LOCATION Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0318 VEHICLES USED FOR TRANSPORTATION OF RESIDENTS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0305 LIVING ROOM Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0306 DINING ROOM Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0307 KITCHEN Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0308 BEDROOMS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0309 BATHROOMS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0310 CORRIDORS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0311 OUTSIDE ENTRANCES AND EXITS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0312 LAUNDRY ROOM Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0313 FLOORS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0314 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0315 FIRE SAFETY AND DISASTER PLAN Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0316 BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0317 OUTSIDE PREMISES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70K .0302 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
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