Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 5101:2-33-03 "Waiver of family risk assessment model" was filed on an emergency basis and was issued under Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) Transmittal Letter No. 85 on February 10, 1998. All emergency rules are effective for a period of ninety (90) days. During the 90-day time period, the Ohio Department of Human Services (ODHS) is responsible for conducting a public hearing on the rules. On February 23, 1998 a public hearing was held on OAC rule 5101:2-33-03. At the hearing, the department received testimony from numerous parties opposing the granting of a waiver to allow public children services agencies (PCSA) to discontinue using the risk assessment model throughout the life of the case. As a result of testimony received the department has reversed its policy and all PCSAs will be required to comply with all provisions contained in OAC rules governing use of the Risk Assessment Model.