No assistance can be provided for projects underway before the program launches and the regs do require a home assessment the client can arrange and that cost if any can be added to the total cost of the modification for consideration
AGENCY:
Governor's Commission on Disabilities
RULE IDENTIFIER
: 525-RICR-20-00-03
REGULATION TITLE:
Rhode Island Livable Home Modifications
RULEMAKING ACTION:
Direct Final Rule
TYPE OF FILINGS:
Adoption
Direct Final:
If no formal objection is received on or before 01/02/2018 the Governor's Commission on Disabilities will file the adoption without opportunity for public comment.
TIMETABLE FOR ACTION ON THE PROPOSED RULE:
Public notice: 12/01/17
End of comment period: 01/02/18
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED RULE
:
The Rhode Island Livable Home Modification Grants will assist home owner and renters make home modification and accessibility enhancements to construct, retrofit, and/or renovate residences to allow individuals with disabilities to remain in community settings, rather than institutions.
COMMENTS INVITED:
All interested parties are invited to submit written or oral comments concerning the proposed regulations by 01/02/2018 to the addresses listed below.
ADDRESSES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SUBMISSIONS:
Mailing Address:
Governor's Commission on Disabilities
John O. Pastore Center, 41 Cherry Dale Court
Cranston, RI 02920-3049
WHERE COMMENTS MAY BE INSPECTED:
Governor's Commission on Disabilities
John O. Pastore Center, 41 Cherry Dale Court
Cranston, RI 02920-3049
FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ATTN: Bob Cooper, Executive Secretary
Governor's Commission on Disabilities
John O. Pastore Center, 41 Cherry Dale Court
Cranston, RI 02920-3049
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Analysis Summary and Supporting Documentation:
This regulation does not impact small business or any other entity.
For full regulatory analysis or supporting documentation see agency contact person above.
Authority for This Rulemaking:
R.I. Public Law 17-302-01
Regulatory Findings:
In the development of the proposed repeal consideration was given to: (1) alternative approaches; (2) overlap or duplication with other statutory and regulatory provisions; and (3) significant economic impact on small business. No alternative approach, duplication, or overlap was identified based upon available information.
