New Mexico Register / Volume XXXIII, Issue 19 /
October 11, 2022
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
The
Human Services Department (HSD) is promulgating proposed regulations for the Cash
Program administered by HSD, including its authority to promulgate regulation,
and is governed by Chapter 9, Article 8, NMSA 1978 (Repl.1983). Proposing amendments to Section 12 of
8.102.461 NMAC, Section 9 of 8.102.520 NMAC, and Section 10 of 8.102.620.10
NMAC.
The
Department is proposing to update NMAC sections to reflect changes in policy:
·
Section 12 of 8.102.461 NMAC: Excluding income for TANF eligibility participants who receive Subsidized Private Sector Employment
·
Section 9 of 8.102.520 NMAC: Update
for pass-through distribution for TANF recipients who collect child support,
·
Section 10 of 8.102.620.10 NMAC:
Eliminate sanctioning for TANF recipients assigned to the limited
participation work requirement for failure to meet hours or providing a
timesheet.
Regulations
issued pursuant to the act are contained in 45 CFR Parts 200-299 and 300-399.
Administration of the Human Services Department (HSD), including its authority
to promulgate regulations, is governed by Chapter 9, Article 8, NMSA 1978 (Repl.
1983).
A
public hearing to receive testimony on this proposed rule, pursuant to Section
14-4-5.6 NMSA 1978, will be held on Monday, November
14, 2022, 9:00 a.m-10:00 a.m. The
hearing will be held
virtually through GoTo Meeting, and a phone number
will be provided for individuals that would like to participate by phone. https://meet.goto.com/587458453
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646)
749-3122. Access Code: 587-458-453.
All Written
comment may be dropped off during the scheduled hearing
time at the HSD Sandoval County Field Office, 4363 Jager
Dr., Rio Rancho, NM 87144.
Individuals
wishing to testify may contact the Income Support Division (ISD), P.O. Box
2348, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2348, or by calling 505-396-0313. This register and proposed regulations are
also available on the Human Services Department website at: http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/LookingForInformation/income-support-division-registers.aspx.
If you do not have Internet
access, a copy of the proposed regulations may be requested
by contacting the Income
Support Division, P.O. Box 2348, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2348 or by calling
505-827-7250.
If
you are a person with a disability and you require this information in an
alternative format, or you require a special accommodation to participate in
any HSD public hearing, program, or service,
please contact the American Disabilities Act Coordinator, at 505-709-5468 or through the New Mexico Relay system, toll free at
#711. The Department requests at least a
10-day advance notice to provide requested alternative formats and special accommodations.
Individuals who do not wish to attend the hearing
may submit written or recorded comments. Written or recorded comments must be
received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing, November 14, 2022. The agency shall post all written comments on
its website, if one exists, as soon as practicable and no more than 3 business
days following receipt to allow for public review. All written comments received by the agency
shall also be available for public inspection at the main office of the agency. Please send comments to: Human Services Department P.O. Box 2348, Santa
Fe, New Mexico 87504-2348.
You
may send comments electronically to: HSD-isdrules@state.nm.us.