Section 17-798.3-1 - Purpose and authority(a) The Department of Human Services finds that: The purpose of these emergency rules is to assist with the recovery efforts as a result of the wildfire emergency, and the following amendments are necessary to enable the department to provide relief to families who need child care payments due to the impact of the wildfire emergency and to assist these families with recovery.(b) These emergency rules are authorized by sections 91-3, 91-4, and 346-14, HRS, and 45 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 98 . They are related to and shall be read to be consistent with chapter 798.3.(c) These emergency rules shall be effective upon filing with the Lieutenant Governor's office; provided that the conditions set out in these rules shall apply retroactively as of September 1, 2023, and shall be effective through December 31, 2023.Haw. Code R. § 17-798.3-1