Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 58541 - Temporary Provision of Transportation Services

(a) When transportation service is terminated because of unforeseen circumstances, the regional center may purchase transportation service including transportation aide service, if any, from an individual or entity eligible to be vendored as:

(1) Transportation Companies - Service Code 875, pursuant to Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Section 54342(a)(82);

(2) Transportation - Additional Component - Service Code 880, pursuant to Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Section 54342(a)(78);

(3) Transportation Auto Driver - Service Code 890, pursuant to Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Section 54342(a)(80);

(4) Transportation - Public Transit Authority, Dial-a-ride, Rental Car Agency or Taxi - Service Code 895, pursuant to Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Section 54342(a)(84); or

(5) Miscellaneous service provider to purchase bus passes, taxi rides, or other transportation services for regional center consumers, including vehicle rental.

(b) The rate of payment for transportation service provided on a temporary basis shall be determined by the regional center and shall meet the following standards:

(1) The transportation service will be provided in a cost-effective manner;

(2) For those vendors specified in subsection (a)(1) above, the rate shall not exceed the amount the vendor charges to the general public; and

(3) For those vendors specified in subsections (a)(3) and (4) above, the rate shall be determined in accordance with Section 58542.

(c) Temporary provision of transportation service shall be limited to 90 days for each occurrence.

(d) The regional center shall maintain, pursuant to Section 58512, the following information:

(1) An explanation of the circumstances that resulted in the need to purchase transportation service on a temporary basis;

(2) The rate and duration of payment; and

(3) The vendor name and identification number.

(e) The rate of payment for transportation service provided on a temporary basis shall not be subject to the review and approval of the Department.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 58541

1. New section filed 9-26-91; operative 9-26-91 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 92, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3)-(4) and NOTE filed 6-20-94 as an emergency; operative 6-20-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Chapter 722, Statutes of 1992, Section 147 (Register 94, No. 25).
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-20-94 order transmitted to OAL 2-20-96 and filed 3-29-96 (Register 96, No. 13).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)-(a)(5) filed 1-17-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 3).
5. Amendment of subsections (a)(3)-(4) and (d), repealer of subsections (e)-(e)(4) and subsection relettering filed 4-25-2000; operative 5-25-2000 (Register 2000, No. 17).

Note: Authority cited: Chapter 722, Statutes of 1992, Section 147; Sections 4405, 4631, 4690.1 and 4791(i), Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section 11152, Government Code. Reference: Sections 4631, 4690.1 and 4791, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 9-26-91; operative 9-26-91 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 92, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3)-(4) and Note filed 6-20-94 as an emergency; operative 6-20-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Chapter 722, Statutes of 1992, Section 147 (Register 94, No. 25).
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-20-94 order transmitted to OAL 2-20-96 and filed 3-29-96 (Register 96, No. 13).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)-(a)(5) filed 1-17-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 3).
5. Amendment of subsections (a)(3)-(4) and (d), repealer of subsections (e)-(e)(4) and subsection relettering filed 4-25-2000; operative 5-25-2000 (Register 2000, No. 17).