WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ARCHIVE

Washington Administrative Code
2022 Archive

Chapter 480-07 WAC

Last Update: 7/7/20

PROCEDURAL RULES

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WAC Sections
480-07-010	Scope of this chapter.
PART I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
480-07-100	Scope of Part I.
480-07-110	Exemptions from and modifications to commission rules; conflicts with other rules.
480-07-120	Office hours.
480-07-125	Commission contact information.
480-07-130	Time periods specified for acts governed by this chapter.
480-07-140	General requirements for submitting documents to the commission.
480-07-141	Commission receipt of a document is not filing or acceptance.
480-07-150	Commission service of documents.
480-07-160	Confidential and other restricted information.
480-07-170	Official communications from the commission.
480-07-175	Inspection and production of documents in commission investigations.
480-07-180	Incorporated and referenced materials in commission rules and orders.
480-07-190	Electronic signatures.
PART II: RULE-MAKING PROCEEDINGS
480-07-200	Scope of Part II.
480-07-210	Administrative Procedure Act requirements.
480-07-220	Monitoring rule-making proceedings; lists of interested persons.
480-07-230	Inquiring about rule-making proceedings.
480-07-240	Petitions for rule making, amendment, or repeal.
480-07-250	Submitting documents in rule-making proceedings.
PART III: ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS Subpart A: Rules of General Applicability
480-07-300	Scope of Part III.
480-07-305	Commencement of an adjudicative proceeding.
480-07-307	Probable cause determinations.
480-07-310	Ex parte communication.
480-07-320	Consolidation of proceedings.
480-07-330	Presiding officers.
480-07-340	Parties—General.
480-07-345	Appearance and practice before the commission.
480-07-350	Access for limited-English speakers and hearing-impaired persons.
480-07-355	Parties—Intervention.
480-07-360	Parties—Service and master service list.
480-07-365	Filing documents in adjudicative proceedings.
480-07-370	Pleadings—General.
480-07-375	Motions.
480-07-380	Motions that are dispositive—Motion to dismiss; motion for summary determination; motion to withdraw.
480-07-385	Motion for continuance or suspension.
480-07-390	Briefs; oral argument.
480-07-395	Pleadings, motions, and briefs—Format requirements; citation to record and authorities; verification; errors; construction; amendment.
480-07-400	Discovery.
480-07-405	Discovery—Data requests and bench requests.
480-07-410	Discovery—Depositions.
480-07-415	Discovery conference.
480-07-420	Discovery—Protective orders.
480-07-425	Discovery disputes.
480-07-430	Prehearing conferences.
480-07-440	Hearing notice.
480-07-450	Hearing—Failure to appear.
480-07-460	Hearing—Exhibits, exhibit list, and cross-examination estimates.
480-07-470	Hearing guidelines.
480-07-480	Hearing—Stipulation of facts.
480-07-490	Hearing—Exhibits and documentary evidence.
480-07-495	Hearing—Rules of evidence; official notice.
480-07-498	Hearing—Public comment.
Subpart B: General Rate Proceedings
480-07-500	General rate proceedings—Statement of policy.
480-07-505	General rate proceedings—Definition—Tariff suspension.
480-07-510	General rate proceeding filings—Electric, natural gas, pipeline, and Class A telecommunications companies.
480-07-520	General rate proceeding filings—Solid waste collection companies and commercial ferries.
480-07-525	General rate proceedings—Marine pilotage services in Puget Sound.
480-07-530	General rate proceeding filings—Water companies and Class B telecommunications companies.
480-07-540	General rate proceedings—Burden of proof.
Subpart C: Abbreviated and Specialized Forms of Adjudicative Proceedings
480-07-600	Scope.
480-07-610	Brief adjudicative proceedings.
480-07-620	Emergency adjudicative proceedings.
480-07-630	Telecommunications companies—Arbitration under the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
480-07-640	Telecommunications companies—Review and approval of interconnection agreements under the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
480-07-650	Petitions for enforcement of telecommunications company interconnection agreements.
480-07-660	Railroad grade-crossing closures.
Subpart D: Alternative Dispute Resolution
480-07-700	Alternative dispute resolution.
480-07-710	Mediation.
480-07-720	Collaboratives.
480-07-730	Settlement.
480-07-740	Settlement consideration procedure.
480-07-750	Commission discretion to consider and approve or reject a settlement.
Subpart E: Orders and Post-order Process
480-07-800	Order entry, effectiveness, and service.
480-07-810	Interim or interlocutory orders.
480-07-820	Initial and final orders.
480-07-825	Initial orders—Finality; petitions for administrative review; motions for clarification.
480-07-830	Motion to reopen the record prior to entry of a final order.
480-07-835	Clarification of final order by motion.
480-07-840	Clarification of a final order by conference.
480-07-850	Reconsideration of a final order.
480-07-860	Stay.
480-07-870	Rehearing.
480-07-875	Amendment, rescission, or correction of order.
480-07-880	Compliance filings.
480-07-885	Subsequent filings.
PART IV: OTHER COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
480-07-900	Open public meetings.
480-07-903	Delegation of authority to the executive secretary.
480-07-904	Delegation of authority to decide certain matters.
480-07-905	Delegation of authority to enter ex parte orders.
480-07-910	Informal complaints.
480-07-915	Penalty assessments.
480-07-917	Penalties for failure to file annual report and pay regulatory fees.
480-07-920	Interpretive and policy statements.
480-07-930	Declaratory orders under RCW 34.05.240.
480-07-940	Conversion of proceedings.
480-07-950	Joint hearings with other administrative bodies.

DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE


480-07-143	Submitting documents in rule-making proceedings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 06-16-053 (Docket A-050802, General Order R-536), § 480-07-143, filed 7/27/06, effective 8/27/06; WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-07-143, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 17-06-051 (General Order R-588), filed 2/28/17, effective 3/31/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-07-145	Filing documents in adjudicative proceedings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 08-18-012 (Docket A-072162, General Order R-550), § 480-07-145, filed 8/22/08, effective 9/22/08; WSR 06-16-053 (Docket A-050802, General Order R-536), § 480-07-145, filed 7/27/06, effective 8/27/06; WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-07-145, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 17-06-051 (General Order R-588), filed 2/28/17, effective 3/31/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-07-423	Discovery—Protective orders—Submission requirements for documents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 06-16-053 (Docket A-050802, General Order R-536), § 480-07-423, filed 7/27/06, effective 8/27/06; WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-07-423, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 17-06-051 (General Order R-588), filed 2/28/17, effective 3/31/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-07-550	General rate proceedings—Compliance filings and other resulting filings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-07-550, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-041 (Docket A-130355, General Order R-592), filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-07-883	Compliance filing—Filing requirements; timing; commission action. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 06-16-053 (Docket A-050802, General Order R-536), § 480-07-883, filed 7/27/06, effective 8/27/06; WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-07-883, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-041 (Docket A-130355, General Order R-592), filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.