1 STATUTORY OR OTHER AUTHORITY: The Washington utilities and transportation commission (commission) takes this action under Notice No. WSR 12-23-059 for an expedited rule making, filed with the code reviser on November 19, 2012. The commission brings this proceeding pursuant to RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353.

     2 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: This proceeding complies with the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the State Register Act (chapter 34.08 RCW), the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971 (chapter 43.21C RCW), and the Regulatory Fairness Act (chapter 19.85 RCW).

     3 DATE OF ADOPTION: The commission adopts this rule on the date this order is entered.

     4 CONCISE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE RULE: RCW 34.05.325(6) requires the commission to prepare and publish a concise explanatory statement about an adopted rule. The statement must identify the commission's reasons for adopting the rule, describe the differences between the version of the proposed rules published in the register and the rules adopted (other than editing changes), summarize the comments received regarding the proposed rule changes, and state the commission's responses to the comments reflecting the commission's consideration of them.

     5 The commission adopts these rules to incorporate by reference federal rules and national standards pertaining to motor carriers, household goods carriers, passenger transportation companies, private and nonprofit transportation providers, railroad companies, solid waste collection companies, hazardous liquid pipelines, gas companies, electric companies, and telephone companies. There are no differences between the text of the proposed rules as published in the register and the text of the rules as adopted. The commission did not receive any comments on the proposed rules.

     6 REFERENCE TO AFFECTED RULES: This order amends or repeals the following sections of the Washington Administrative Code:

Rule Changes
Action	WAC No.	Tule [Rule] Title	Changes
Chapter 480-14 WAC, Motor carriers excluding household goods carriers and common carrier brokers.
Amend	480-14-999	Adoption by reference.	•     Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations      Amends the effective date of adoption to October 5, 2012, for the following:
			-	Part 171 - General Information, Regulations and Definitions.
			-	Part 172 - Hazardous Materials Table, etc.
			-	Part 173 - Shippers General Requirements for Shipping and Packages.
Chapter 480-15 WAC, Household goods carriers.
Amend	480-15-999	Adoption by reference.	•     North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria      Amends the effective date to April 1, 2012. •     Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations      Amends the effective date of adoption to October 5, 2012, for the following:
			-	Part 40 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.
			-	Part 375 - Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate Commerce; Consumer Protection Regulations.
			-	Part 379 - Preservation of Records.
			-	Part 380 - Special Training Requirements.
			-	Part 382 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing.
			-	Part 383 - Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties.
			-	Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures.
			-	Part 390 - Safety Regulations, General.
			-	Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers.
			-	Part 392 - Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles.
			-	Part 393 - Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation.
			-	Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers.
			-	Part 396 - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance.
			-	Part 397 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials.
Chapter 480-30 WAC, Passenger transportation companies.
Amend	480-30-900	General requirements for interstate operations.	Amends rule to remove reference to 49 C.F.R. Part 1023 which no longer exists. The single state registration program was replaced with the unified carrier registration program in 2007.
Amend	480-30-910	Registered carriers.	Amends rule to remove reference to 49 C.F.R. Part 1023 which no longer exists. The single state registration program was replaced with the unified carrier registration program in 2007.
Repeal	480-30-920	Registered exempt carriers.	Rule is no longer necessary.
Amend	480-30-999	Adoption by reference.	•     North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria      Amends the effective date to April 1, 2012 - no significant changes - new edition of previously-adopted reference. •     Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations:      Amends the effective date of adoption to October 5, 2012, for the following:
			-	Part 40 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.
			-	Part 379 - Preservation of Records - no changes since last adoption.
			-	Part 380 - Special Training Requirements - no changes since last adoption.
			-	Part 382 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing.
			-	Part 383 - Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties.
			-	Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures.
			-	Part 390 - Safety Regulations, General.
			-	Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers.
			-	Part 392 - Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles.
			-	Part 393 - Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation.
			-	Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers.
			-	Part 396 - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance.
			-	Part 397 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials.
Chapter 480-31 WAC, Private, nonprofit transportation providers.
Amend	480-31-999	Adoption by reference.	•     North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria      Amends the effective date to April 1, 2012 - no significant changes - new edition of previously-adopted reference. •     Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations      Amends the effective date of adoption to October 5, 2012, for the following:
			-	Part 40 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.
			-	Part 379 - Preservation of Records - no changes since last adoption.
			-	Part 380 - Special Training Requirements - no changes since last adoption.
			-	Part 382 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing.
			-	Part 383 - Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties.
			-	Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures.
			-	Part 390 - Safety Regulations, General.
			-	Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers.
			-	Part 392 - Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles.
			-	Part 393 - Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation.
			-	Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers.
			-	Part 396 - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance.
			-	Part 397 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials.
Chapter 480-62 WAC, Railroad companies -- Operations.
Amend	480-62-999	Adoption by reference.	•     Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations      Amends the effective date of adoption to October 5, 2012,      for the following parts:
			-	Part 171 - General Information, Regulations, and Definitions.
			-	Part 172 - Emergency Response Information, Training Requirements, and Security Plans.
			-	Part 173 - Shippers General Requirements for Shipments and Packages.
			-	Part 174 - Carriage by Rail.
			-	Part 178 - Specifications for Packagings.
			-	Part 179 - Specifications for Tank.
			-	Part 209 - Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures.
			-	Part 211 - Rules of Practice - no changes made since last adoption date.
			-	Part 212 - State Safety Participation Regulations - no changes made since last adoption date.
			-	Part 213 - Track Safety Standards.
			-	Part 214 - Railroad Workplace Safety.
			-	Part 217 - Railroad Operating Rules.
			-	Part 218 - Railroad Operating Practices.
			-	Part 219 - Control of Alcohol and Drug Use.
			-	Part 220 - Railroad Communications.
			-	Part 221 - Rear-end Marking Device.
			-	Part 225 - Railroads Accidents/Incidents.
			-	Part 228 - Hours of Service of Railroad Employees.
			-	Part 234 - Grade Crossing Signal System Safety.
			-	Part 239 - Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness.
			-	Part 240 - Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers.
			-	Part 570.6 and 570.7 - Vehicle in Use Inspection Standards - no changes since last adoption date.
			•     Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)      Amends the effective date to October 5, 2012.
			•     Amends the effective date of adoption to October 5, 2012, for the following safety standards:
			-	ANSI Z308.1-2009, American National Standard for Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits -see Note 32.
			-	ANSI/ISEA 207-2011 - American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests.
Chapter 480-70 WAC, Solid waste and/or refuse collection companies.
Amend	480-70-999	Adoption by reference.	•     North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria      Amends the effective date to April 1, 2012 - no significant changes - new edition of previously-adopted reference. •     Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations      Amends the effective date of adoption to October 5, 2012, for the following:
			-	Part 262 - Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste - no changes since last adoption date.
			•     Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations      Amends the effective date of adoption to October 5, 2012, for the following:
			-	Part 40 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs - see Note 4.
			-	Part 171 - General Information, Regulations, and Definitions.
			-	Part 172 - Hazardous Materials Table, etc.
			-	Part 173 - Shippers General Requirements for Shipping and Packages.
			-	Part 174 - Carriage by Rail.
			-	Part 175 - Carriage by Aircraft.
			-	Part 176 - Carriage by Vessel.
			-	Part 177 - Carriage by Public.
			-	Part 178 - Specifications for Packagings.
			-	Part 179 - Specifications for Tank Cars.
			-	Part 180 - Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings.
			-	Part 379 - Preservation of Records - no changes since last adoption.
			-	Part 380 - Special Training Requirements - no changes since last adoption.
			-	Part 382 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing.
			-	Part 383 - Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties.
			-	Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures.
			-	Part 390 - Safety Regulations, General.
			-	Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers.
			-	Part 392 - Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles.
			-	Part 393 - Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation.
			-	Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers.
			-	Part 396 - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance.
			-	Part 397 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials.
Chapter 480-75 WAC, Hazardous liquid pipelines -- Safety.
Amend	480-75-999	Adoption by reference.	Amends the effective date of adoption for the following parts of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations:      •     October 1, 2012 - Part 195      •     October 1, 2012 - Part 199 The commission adopts API RP standard 1117 Third Edition, July 2008, including errata December 2008 and errata 2 (August 2009). •     Copies of API standard 1117 Third Edition, July 2008, including errata December 2008 and errata 2 August 2009 are available from API, http://www.api.org/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.
Chapter 480-90 WAC, Gas companies -- Operations.
Amend	480-90-999	Adoption by reference.	Amends the effective date to: •     Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations      April 1, 2012
Chapter 480-93 WAC, Gas companies -- Safety.
Amend	480-93-999	Adoption by reference.	Amends the effective dates as follows: •     Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations      - October 1, 2012 - Part 191      - October 1, 2012 - Part 192      - October 1, 2012 - Part 193      - October 1, 2012 - Part 199
Chapter 480-100 WAC, Electric companies.
Amend	480-100-999	Adoption by reference.	Amends the effective date of adoption for National Electrical Code to January 24, 2012.
Chapter 480-108 WAC, Electric companies -- Interconnection with electric generators.
Amend	480-108-999	Adoption by reference.	Amends the effective dates as follows: •     National Electrical Code           January 24, 2012 •     Washington industrial safety and health administration (WISHA) standard, chapter 296-155 WAC           April 17, 2012.
Chapter 480-120 WAC, Telephone companies.
Amend	480-120-999	Adoption by reference.	Amends the effective dates as follows: •     American National Standards for Telecommunications -"Network Performance Parameters for Dedicated Digital Services - Specifications" - (ANSI 01510) - as of December 29, 1999, and reaffirmed 2008. •     The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Standard Telephone Loop Performance Characteristics - as of 2005. •     National Electrical Safety Code published by IEEE -August 1, 2011, version was adopted. There is a 2012 edition released with minor changes included after the August 2011 version. •     Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 32 October 1, 1998. •     Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 42 October 1, 1998. •     Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 64.2003 through 64.2009 October 1, 2011.
Chapter 480-123 WAC, Universal service.
Amend	480-123-999	Adoption by reference.	Amends the effective date of adoption to January 1, 2012 - the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's (CTIA) Consumer Code for Wireless Service.

     7 PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY AND ACTIONS THEREUNDER: A preproposal statement of inquiry is not required under RCW 34.05.353 for expedited rule making.

     8 NOTICE OF EXPEDITED RULE MAKING: The commission filed a notice of expedited rule making (CR-105) on November 19, 2012, at WSR 12-23-059. The notice informed interested persons that the commission was proposing rules under an expedited rule-making process as required by RCW 34.05.353. The commission provided notice of its expedited rule making to all persons on the commission's list of persons requesting such information pursuant to RCW 34.05.353, and to all persons affected by the adoption-by-reference rule proposal. The notice provided interested persons the opportunity to submit written comments to the commission no later than February 4, 2013. The commission posted the relevant rule-making information on its internet web site at www.utc.wa.gov/121496.

     9 COMMENTERS (WRITTEN COMMENTS): The commission did not receive any comments on the proposed rules.

     10 COMMISSION ACTION: After considering all of the information regarding this proposal, the commission finds and concludes that it should amend and repeal the rules as proposed in the CR-105 at WSR 12-23-059.

     11 STATEMENT OF ACTION; STATEMENT OF EFFECTIVE DATE: After reviewing the entire record, the commission determines that WAC 480-14-999, 480-15-999, 480-30-900, 480-30-910, 480-30-999, 480-31-999, 480-62-999, 480-70-999, 480-75-999, 480-90-999, 480-93-999, 480-100-999, 480-108-999, 480-120-999 and 480-123-999, should be amended, and WAC 480-30-920 should be repealed to read as set forth in Appendix A, as rules of the Washington utilities and transportation commission, to take effect pursuant to RCW 34.05.380(2) on the thirty-first day after filing with the code reviser.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 15, Repealed 1.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     13 (1) WAC 480-14-999, 480-15-999, 480-30-900, 480-30-910, 480-30-999, 480-31-999, 480-62-999, 480-70-999, 480-75-999, 480-90-999, 480-93-999, 480-100-999, 480-108-999, 480-120-999 and 480-123-999, are amended, and WAC 480-30-920 is repealed to read as set forth in Appendix A, as rules of the Washington utilities and transportation commission, to take effect pursuant to RCW 34.05.380(2) on the thirty-first day after filing with the code reviser.

     14 (2) This order and the rules set out in Appendix A, after being recorded in the register of the Washington utilities and transportation commission shall be forwarded to the code reviser for filing pursuant to chapters 80.01 and 34.05 RCW and 1-21 WAC.

     DATED at Olympia, Washington, February 11, 2013.

     Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

Jeffrey D. Goltz, Chairman

Philip B. Jones, Commissioner

OTS-5144.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-14-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publication, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resource is within Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (1) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012, for 49 C.F.R. Parts 171, 172 and 173.

     (2) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-14-250 (Insurance requirements).

     (3) Copies of Title 49 C.F.R. are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-14-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 81.04.160. 09-22-057 (Order R-555, Docket TV-090400), § 480-14-999, filed 10/30/09, effective 11/30/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-14-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09; 06-17-087 (Docket A-060475, General Order No. R-537), § 480-14-999, filed 8/14/06, effective 9/14/06; 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271, General Order No. R-521), § 480-14-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), § 480-14-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04; 02-18-033 (Docket No. A-020379, General Order No. R-501), § 480-14-999, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-14-999, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01.]

OTS-5145.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-15-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) is published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2011)) 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-15-560 (Equipment safety requirements).

     (c) The North American Out-of-Service Criteria is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from CVSA ((in Washington, D.C)).

     (2) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-15-560 (Equipment safety requirements) and WAC 480-15-570 (Driver safety requirements).

     (c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-15-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-15-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-15-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09; 06-17-087 (Docket A-060475, General Order No. R-537), § 480-15-999, filed 8/14/06, effective 9/14/06; 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271, General Order No. R-521), § 480-15-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), § 480-15-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04; 02-18-033 (Docket No. A-020379, General Order No. R-501), § 480-15-999, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-15-999, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01.]

OTS-5146.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06)

WAC 480-30-900   ((General requirements for)) Interstate operations.   (1) General requirements: No passenger transportation company may operate any motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles over the public highways of this state in interstate commerce unless the company has:

     (a) Obtained the appropriate operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if operating as a registered carrier;

     (b) Obtained valid insurance as required by FMCSA; and

     (c) Registered((:

     (i) With a base state as required by 49 C.F.R. Part 1023, if operating as a registered carrier; or

     (ii) With the commission if operating as a registered exempt carrier; and

     (d) Paid the annual Washington state registration fee for each vehicle)) with the commission and paid fees as required by the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program or any successor program as required by the laws and rules of FMCSA.

     (2) Applicable laws and rules:

     (a) When conducting interstate operations, registered ((and registered exempt)) carriers and the motor vehicles they operate must comply with the laws and rules that apply to interstate operations.

     (b) When conducting Washington intrastate operations, registered ((and registered exempt)) carriers and the motor vehicles they operate must comply with the laws and rules that apply to intrastate operations.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.12.050, 81.68.030, and 81.70.270. 06-13-006 (General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497), § 480-30-900, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06.]

OTS-5147.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06)

WAC 480-30-910   ((Registered)) Interstate carrier((s)) fees.   (((1) Single state registration system. Washington participates in the base state insurance registration program established in 49 U.S.C. § 11506 and 49 C.F.R. Part 1023. To register as a registered carrier in interstate commerce within the state of Washington, you must register with a base state, pay the appropriate fee for any motor vehicles operated within Washington state, and show proof of insurance.

     (2) Passenger carriers based outside of Washington state. Any passenger carrier whose base state, as defined in federal regulation, is a state other than the state of Washington, must register with that state and carry a legible receipt in each motor vehicle operated within the state of Washington showing base state registration, payment of the appropriate per vehicle fee, and proof of insurance.

     (3) Washington-based passenger carriers. Any passenger carrier whose base state, as defined in federal regulation, is Washington state, must register for interstate operations as follows:

     (a) Between August 1 and November 30 of each year, each Washington-based interstate passenger carrier must apply to the commission to register for the following year, on forms provided by the commission.

     (b) The registering passenger carrier must state the number of motor vehicles to be operated in each participating state, provide other required information, such as proof of insurance, and submit the registration fee established by that state for each motor vehicle.

     (c) Within thirty days after receiving the registration fee and application, the commission will provide to the carrier a receipt or receipts showing, at a minimum, the carrier's name and address, its USDOT permit number, and the names of the states for which it is registered.

     (d) The passenger carrier must place a receipt or an authorized copy in each motor vehicle for which it has paid the required fee.

     (e) Any Washington-based passenger carrier that begins interstate operations in a state for which it has not registered may register for that state at any time, stating the number of motor vehicles to be operated in each state and submitting the required information and registration fee for each motor vehicle. The commission will provide a new receipt, if the passenger carrier has not previously registered, or supplemental receipt, if it has registered, showing the states for which the motor carrier has registered.)) A carrier operating under interstate authority issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) or its successor agency must register with the commission and pay fees as required by the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program or any successor program as required by the laws and rules of FMCSA.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.12.050, 81.68.030, and 81.70.270. 06-13-006 (General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497), § 480-30-910, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06.]

OTS-5149.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-30-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) is published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2011)) 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-30-221 (Vehicle and driver safety requirements).

     (c) The North American Out-of-Service Criteria is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from CVSA ((in Washington, D.C)).

     (2) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-30-221 (Vehicle and driver safety requirements) and WAC 480-30-226 (Intrastate medical waivers).

     (c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-30-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-30-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-30-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.12.050, 81.68.030, and 81.70.270. 06-13-006 (General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497), § 480-30-999, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160 and 34.05.353. 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271, General Order No. R-521), § 480-30-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), § 480-30-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04; 02-18-033 (Docket No. A-020379, General Order No. R-501), § 480-30-999, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-30-999, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01.]

OTS-5150.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-31-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) is published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2011)) 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-31-120 (Equipment -- Inspection -- Ordered for repairs).

     (c) The North American Out-of-Service Criteria is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from CVSA ((in Washington, D.C)).

     (2) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-31-100 (Equipment -- Safety), WAC 480-31-120 (Equipment -- Inspection -- Ordered for repairs), and WAC 480-31-130 (Operation of motor vehicles).

     (c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-31-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-31-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-31-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 81.04.160 and 34.05.353. 06-11-013 (Docket T-051915, General Order No. R-532), § 480-31-999, filed 5/4/06, effective 6/4/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160 and 34.05.353. 05-21-022, § 480-31-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), § 480-31-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04; 02-18-033 (Docket No. A-020379, General Order No. R-501), § 480-31-999, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-31-999, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01.]

OTS-5151.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-62-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-62-160 (Compliance policy), WAC 480-62-200 (Roadway worker safety and operating rules and statutes), WAC 480-62-205 (Track safety standards), WAC 480-62-210 (Crossing signal circuitry), WAC 480-62-215 (Hazardous materials regulations), WAC 480-62-235 (Flaggers), and WAC 480-62-240 (Passenger carrying vehicles -- Equipment).

     (c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

     (2) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, cited as Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or MUTCD, is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-62-230 (Traffic control devices) and WAC 480-62-235 (Flaggers).

     (c) Copies of the MUTCD are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

     (3) ANSI Z308.1 - 2009 American National Standard for Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits is published by the American National Standards Institute.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-62-240 (Passenger carrying vehicles -- Equipment).

     (c) Copies of ANSI Z308.1 - 2009 American National Standard for Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies are available from Global Engineering Documents in Englewood, Colorado.

     (4) ANSI/ISEA 207-((2006)) 2011 - American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests is published by the American National Standards Institute.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-62-235 (Flaggers).

     (c) Copies of ANSI/ISEA 207-((2006)) 2011 - American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests are available from Global Engineering Documents in Englewood, Colorado.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-62-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-62-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 10-03-044 (Docket A-091124, General Order R-557), § 480-62-999, filed 1/14/10, effective 2/14/10; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-62-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09; 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271, General Order No. R-521), § 480-62-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), § 480-62-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04; 02-18-033 (Docket No. A-020379, General Order No. R-501), § 480-62-999, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.24.010, 81.28.010, 81.28.290, 81.40.110, 81.44.010, 81.44.020, 81.44.101-81.44.105, and chapters 81.48, 81.53, 81.54, 81.60, and 81.61 RCW. 01-04-026 (Docket No. TR-981102, General Order No. R-477), § 480-62-999, filed 1/30/01, effective 3/2/01.]

OTS-5152.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-70-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all, or portions of, regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) The North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2011)) 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-70-201 (Vehicle and driver safety requirements).

     (c) The North American Out-of-Service Criteria is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from CVSA ((in Washington, D.C)).

     (2) Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 40 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-70-041 (Definitions, general).

     (c) Copies of Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

     (3) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 30, 2011)) October 5, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-70-201 (Vehicle and driver safety requirements), WAC 480-70-431 (Biomedical waste, adoption of federal regulations), and WAC 480-70-486 (Hazardous waste, adoption of federal regulations).

     (c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-70-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-70-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-70-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09; 06-17-087 (Docket A-060475, General Order No. R-537), § 480-70-999, filed 8/14/06, effective 9/14/06; 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271, General Order No. R-521), § 480-70-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), § 480-70-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04; 02-18-033 (Docket No. A-020379, General Order No. R-501), § 480-70-999, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-70-999, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 81.04.160, 81.77.030 and 80.01.040. 01-08-012 (Docket No. TG-990161, General Order No. R-479), § 480-70-999, filed 3/23/01, effective 4/23/01.]

OTS-5153.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-75-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., Parts 195 and 199 including all appendices and amendments except for 49 C.F.R. Sections 195.0 and 195.1, and 49 C.F.R. Sections 199.1 and 199.2, published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October 1, ((2011)) 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-75-370 (Design factor (F) for steel pipe), WAC 480-75-630 (Incident reporting), and WAC 480-75-660 (Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies).

     (c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/.

     (2) The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.4, 2006 edition, October 20, 2006.

     (a) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-75-350 (Design specifications for new pipeline projects), WAC 480-75-440 (Pipeline repairs), and WAC 480-75-450 (Construction specifications).

     (b) Copies of ASME B31.4 are available from ASME, http://www.asme.org/codes/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.

     (3) The 2007 edition, July 2007, of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

     (a) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-75-430 (Welding procedures).

     (b) Copies of the 2007 edition, of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code are available from ASME, http://www.asme.org/codes/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.

     (4) The commission adopts American Petroleum Institute (API) standard 1104 (20th edition 2005, including errata/addendum July 2007 and errata 2 (December 2008)).

     (a) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-75-430 (Welding procedures) and WAC 480-75-460 (Welding inspection requirements).

     (b) Copies of API standard 1104 (20th edition 2005, including errata/addendum July 2007 and errata December 2008) are available from the Office of API Publishing Services, http://www.api.org/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.

     (5) The commission adopts API RP standard 1117 Third Edition, July 2008, including errata December 2008 and errata 2 (August 2009).

     (a) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-75-500 (Moving and lowering hazardous liquid pipelines).

     (b) Copies of API standard 1117 Third Edition, July 2008, including errata December 2008 and errata 2 August 2009 are available from API, http://www.api.org/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-75-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-75-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 10-03-044 (Docket A-091124, General Order R-557), § 480-75-999, filed 1/14/10, effective 2/14/10; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-75-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.060, 81.88.040. 08-12-045 (Docket PL-070974, General Order R-548), § 480-75-999, filed 5/30/08, effective 6/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 80.28.210, 81.04.160, 81.88.020, and 34.05.353. 06-14-052 (Docket A-060464, General Order No. R-535), § 480-75-999, filed 6/28/06, effective 7/29/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160 and 34.05.353. 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271, General Order No. R-521), § 480-75-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), § 480-75-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 02-18-032 (Docket No. TO-000712, General Order No. R-500), § 480-75-999, filed 8/26/02, 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-75-999, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01.]

OTS-5154.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-90-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective date, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 18 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2011)) 2012.

     (b) The accounting and reporting for the types of transactions and events covered by the amendment should not be construed as indicative of their treatment by this commission for ratemaking purposes.

     (c) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-90-203 (Accounting system requirements), WAC 480-90-244 (Transferring cash or assuming obligation), WAC 480-90-252 (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Form No. 2), and WAC 480-90-268 (Essential utilities services contracts report).

     (d) Copies of Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

     (2) The Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Companies is published by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect in 1985.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-90-228 (Retention and preservation of records and reports).

     (c) The Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Companies is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from NARUC, in Washington, D.C.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-90-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-90-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-90-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09; 06-17-087 (Docket A-060475, General Order No. R-537), § 480-90-999, filed 8/14/06, effective 9/14/06; 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271, General Order No. R-521), § 480-90-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05; 05-06-051 (Docket No. A-021178 and TO-030288, General Order No. R-518), § 480-90-999, filed 2/28/05, effective 3/31/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), § 480-90-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04; 02-18-033 (Docket No. A-020379, General Order No. R-501), § 480-90-999, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 01-11-003 (Docket No. UG-990294, General Order No. R-484), § 480-90-999, filed 5/3/01, effective 6/3/01.]

OTS-5155.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-93-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference each of the regulations and/or standards identified below. Each regulation or standard is listed by publication, publisher, scope of what the commission is adopting, effective date of the regulation or standard, the place within the commission's rules the regulation or standard is referenced, and where to obtain the regulation or standard.

     (1) Parts 191, 192, 193, and 199 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, including all appendices and amendments thereto as published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version of the above regulations that were in effect on October 1, ((2011)) 2012, except the following sections are not adopted by reference: 191.1, 192.1(a), 193.2001(a), 199.1. In addition, please note that in WAC 480-93-013, the commission includes "new construction" in the definition of "covered task," as defined in 49 CAR § 192.801 (b)(2).

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-93-005, 480-93-080, 480-93-100, 480-93-110, 480-93-124, 480-93-155, 480-93-170, 480-93-180, and 480-93-18601.

     (c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.

     (2) Section IX of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

     (a) The commission adopts the 2007 edition, July 1, 2007, of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-93-080.

     (c) Copies of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (2007 edition, including addenda through July 1, 2005) are available from ASME, http://www.asme.org/codes/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.

     (3) The American Petroleum Institute (API) standard 1104 (20th edition October 2005, including errata/addendum July 2007 and errata 2 (2008)).

     (a) The commission adopts the 20th edition 2005, including errata/addendum July 2007 and errata 2 (2008) of this standard.

     (b) This standard is referenced in WAC 480-93-080.

     (c) Copies of API standard 1104 (20th edition 2005, including errata/addendum July 2007 and errata December 2008) are available from the Office of API Publishing Services, http://www.api.org/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-93-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-93-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 10-03-044 (Docket A-091124, General Order R-557), § 480-93-999, filed 1/14/10, effective 2/14/10; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-93-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.060 and 81.88.040. 08-12-046 (Docket PG-070975, General Order R-549), § 480-93-999, filed 5/30/08, effective 6/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 80.28.210, 81.04.160, 81.88.020, and 34.05.353. 06-14-052 (Docket A-060464, General Order No. R-535), § 480-93-999, filed 6/28/06, effective 7/29/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040. 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), § 480-93-999, filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-93-999, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01.]

OTS-5156.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-100-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective date, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 18 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, 2011.

     (b) The accounting and reporting for the types of transactions and events covered by the amendment should not be construed as indicative of their treatment by this commission for ratemaking purposes.

     (c) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-100-203 (Accounting system requirements), WAC 480-100-244 (Transferring cash or assuming obligation), WAC 480-100-252 (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Form No. 1), and WAC 480-100-268 (Essential utilities services contracts report).

     (d) Copies of Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

     (2) The Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Companies is published by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect in 1985.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-100-228 (Retention and preservation of records and reports).

     (c) The Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Companies is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from NARUC in Washington, D.C.

     (3) The National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

     (a) The commission adopts the ((2011)) edition published on January 24, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-100-163 (Service entrance facilities).

     (c) The National Electrical Code is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from the NFPA ((in)) at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169, or at internet address http://www.nfpa.org/.

     (4) The American National Standard for Electric Meters: Code for Electricity Metering, ANSI C12.1 is published by the American National Standards Institute.

     (a) The commission adopts the version published in 2008.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-100-318 (Meter readings, multipliers, and test constants), WAC 480-100-338 (Accuracy requirements for electric meters), and WAC 480-100-343 (Statement of meter test procedures).

     (c) The ANSI C12.1 is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from Global Engineering Documents in Englewood, Colorado.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-100-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-100-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 10-03-044 (Docket A-091124, General Order R-557), § 480-100-999, filed 1/14/10, effective 2/14/10; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-100-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09; 06-17-087 (Docket A-060475, General Order No. R-537), § 480-100-999, filed 8/14/06, effective 9/14/06; 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271, General Order No. R-521), § 480-100-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05; 05-06-051 (Docket No. A-021178 and TO-030288, General Order No. R-518), § 480-100-999, filed 2/28/05, effective 3/31/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), § 480-100-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04; 02-18-033 (Docket No. A-020379, General Order No. R-501), § 480-100-999, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 01-11-004 (Docket No. UE-990473, General Order No. R-482), § 480-100-999, filed 5/3/01, effective 6/3/01.]

OTS-5157.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-108-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library or as otherwise indicated. The publications, effective date, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) The National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

     (a) The commission adopts the ((2011)) edition published on January 24, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) The National Electrical Code is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from the NFPA at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02169 or at internet address http://www.nfpa.org/.

     (2) National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

     (a) The commission adopts the 2012 edition.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) Copies of the National Electrical Safety Code are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://standards.ieee.org/nesc.

     (3) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 1547, Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems.

     (a) The commission adopts the version published in 2003 and reaffirmed in 2008.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) Copies of IEEE Standard 1547 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org/web/standards/home.

     (4) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard C37.90, IEEE Standard for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus.

     (a) The commission adopts the version published in 2005.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) Copies of IEEE Standard C37.90 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org/web/standards/home.

     (5) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 519, Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems.

     (a) The commission adopts the version published in 2004.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) Copies of IEEE Standard 519 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org/web/standards/home.

     (6) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 141, Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants.

     (a) The commission adopts the version published in 1994 and reaffirmed in 1999.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) Copies of IEEE Standard 141 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org/web/standards/home.

     (7) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 142, Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.

     (a) The commission adopts the version published in 2007.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) Copies of IEEE Standard 142 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org/web/standards/home.

     (8) Underwriters Laboratories (UL), including UL Standard 1741, Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection Systems Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources.

     (a) The commission adopts the version published in 2010.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) UL Standard 1741 is available from Underwriters Laboratory at http://www.ul.com.

     (9) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard at 29 C.F.R. 1910.269.

     (a) The commission adopts the version published in 1994.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) Copies of Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

     (10) Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration (WISHA) Standard, chapter 296-155 WAC.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((September 1, 2010)) April 17, 2012.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-020.

     (c) The WISHA Standard is available from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries at P.O. Box 44000, Olympia, WA 98504-4000, or at internet address http://www.lni.wa.gov/.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-108-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-108-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11; 10-03-044 (Docket A-091124, General Order R-557), § 480-108-999, filed 1/14/10, effective 2/14/10; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-108-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 07-20-059 (Docket UE-060649, General Order 545), § 480-108-999, filed 9/27/07, effective 10/28/07; 06-07-017 (Docket No. UE-051106, General Order No. R-528), § 480-108-999, filed 3/6/06, effective 4/6/06.]

OTS-5158.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-120-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) American National Standards for Telecommunications - "Network Performance Parameters for Dedicated Digital Services for Rates Up To and Including DS3 - Specifications" (ATIS 0100510) is published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect on December 29, 1999, and reaffirmed 2008.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-120-401 (Network performance standards).

     (c) The American National Standards for Telecommunications "Network Performance Parameters for Dedicated Digital Services for Rates Up To and Including DS3 - Specifications" is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from ANSI in Washington, D.C. and from various third-party vendors.

     (2) The Institute of Electrical And Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Standard Telephone Loop Performance Characteristics (ANSI/IEEE Std 820-2005) is published by the ANSI and the IEEE.

     (a) The commission adopts the version in effect as published in 2005.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-120-401 (Network performance standards).

     (c) The IEEE Standard Telephone Loop Performance Characteristics is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from ANSI and IEEE in Washington, D.C. and from various third-party vendors.

     (3) The National Electrical Safety Code is published by the IEEE.

     (a) The commission adopts the ((version in effect on August 1, 2011)) 2012 edition.

     (b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-120-402 (Safety).

     (c) The National Electrical Safety Code is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from IEEE in Washington, D.C. and from various third-party vendors.

     (4) Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 47 C.F.R., is published by the United States Government Printing Office.

     (a) For this publication as referenced in WAC 480-120-359 (Accounting requirements for companies not classified as competitive) and WAC 480-120-349 (Retaining and preserving records and reports), the commission adopts the version of the relevant sections in effect on October 1, 1998.

     (b) For this publication as referenced in WAC 480-120-202 (Customer proprietary network information), WAC 480-120-146 (Changing service providers from one local exchange company to another), and any other reference in chapter 480-120 WAC except for WAC 480-120-359 and 480-120-349, the commission adopts the version of the relevant sections in effect on October 1, ((2010)) 2011.

     (c) The 1998 version of C.F.R. Title 47 is available on-line in pdf format via GPO Access and the National Archives and Records Administration at www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html.

     (d) The ((2010)) 2011 version of C.F.R. Title 47 is available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-120-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 11-04-041 (Docket A-101466, General Order R-562), § 480-120-999, filed 1/25/11, effective 2/25/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 10-07-094 (Docket A-091124, General Order R-558), § 480-120-999, filed 3/19/10, effective 4/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-120-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09; 06-17-087 (Docket A-060475, General Order No. R-537), § 480-120-999, filed 8/14/06, effective 9/14/06; 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271, General Order No. R-521), § 480-120-999, filed 10/10/05, effective 11/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 05-03-031 (Docket No. UT 040015, General Order No. R-516), § 480-120-999, filed 1/10/05, effective 2/10/05; 03-01-065 (Docket No. UT-990146, General Order No. R-507), § 480-120-999, filed 12/12/02, effective 7/1/03.]

OTS-5159.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Docket A-111722, General Order R-564, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12)

WAC 480-123-999   Adoption by reference.   In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:

     (1) The Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's (CTIA) Consumer Code for Wireless Service.

     (2) The commission adopts the version in effect on January 1, ((2011)) 2012.

     (3) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-123-030 (contents of petition for eligible telecommunications carriers).

     (4) Copies of the CTIA Consumer Code for Wireless Service are available at http://www.ctia.org.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-123-999, filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12; 09-01-171 (Docket A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-123-999, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 80.36.600, and 80.36.610. 06-14-051 (Docket No. UT-053021, General Order No. R-534), § 480-123-999, filed 6/28/06, effective 7/29/06.]

OTS-5148.1

REPEALER

     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:

WAC 480-30-920

Registered exempt carriers.