WSR 14-10-023

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed April 28, 2014, 8:27 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Towing business requirements.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.37.005, 46.55.050, 46.55.115.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: There is a need for updates to some of the tow standards. This includes but may not be limited to WAC 204-91A-050, to update/clarify the term timely; 204-91A-060, to update/clarify signature requirements; 204-91A-080, clarify current language regarding the process for suspension or revocation of letter of appointment; 204-91A-140, to clarify certain fees charged by an RTTO; and 204-91A-170, to update the language to reflect current terminology and standards used for tow trucks.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Department of licensing.

Process for Developing New Rule: Agency review.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Sergeant John Buma, Motor Carrier Safety Division, Tow Coordinator, P.O. Box 42614, Olympia, WA 98504-2600, John.buma@wsp.wa.gov, (360) 596-3804.

April 25, 2014

John R. Batiste

Chief