D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, § 2699
2699.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:
Department - the Department of Human Services.
Director - the Director of the Department of Human Services.
Spouse - the husband or wife of the deceased person.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 657 (January 19, 1990); as amended by Emergency Rulemaking at 51 DCR 3327 (March 26, 2004) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 5211 (May 21, 2004).