WSR 24-02-087

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING

[Filed January 3, 2024, 8:43 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-23-178.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 308-81 WAC, Transportation network companies.

Hearing Location(s): On February 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., via Zoom meeting https://dol-wa.zoom.us/j/82799891989?pwd=IqDJECbtQN2cCSrY6oywbZ6hUGgAVg.1, Meeting ID 827 9989 1989, Passcode 009454; or One-tap mobile +12532158782,,82799891989#,,,,*009454# US (Tacoma), +12532050468,,82799891989#,,,,*009454# US, Meeting ID 827 9989 1989, Passcode 009454. Find your local number https://dol-wa.zoom.us/u/keh1Mr6kDx. If you are having difficulty joining the Zoom meeting at the time of the public hearing, please call 360-902-0131. An in-person option is available at the Highways and Licensing Building, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504.

Date of Intended Adoption: February 7, 2024.

Submit Written Comments to: Kelsey Stone, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov, by February 6, 2024.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Kelsey Stone, phone 360-902-0131, email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov, by January 27, 2024.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Chapter 308-81 WAC is a new chapter of rule that will establish transportation network company record inspections under HB 2076 passed during the 2022 legislative session. The rules will support auditing of company records per chapter 46.72B RCW.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: The department of licensing (DOL) is creating a new rule chapter to support implementation of HB 2076 regarding transportation network companies per the requirements of chapter 46.72B RCW, by specifying the process for auditing company records to create uniform regulation for transportation network companies.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 46.72B.160 Rules.

Statute Being Implemented: WAC 308-81-010.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Evelyn Manley-Rodriguez, 405 Black Lake Boulevard S.W., Olympia, WA 98502, 360-688-8253.

A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.

A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. A cost-benefit analysis is not required because DOL is not imposing additional costs. This rule making offers transportation network companies different methods for providing records to DOL for inspection.

Scope of exemption for rule proposal from Regulatory Fairness Act requirements:

Is not exempt.

The proposed rule does not impose more-than-minor costs on businesses. Following is a summary of the agency's analysis showing how costs were calculated. A cost-benefit analysis is not required because DOL is not imposing additional costs. This rule making offers transportation network companies different methods for providing records to DOL for inspection.

January 3, 2024

Ellis Starrett

Rules and Policy Manager

OTS-5128.1

Chapter 308-81 WAC