Washington Administrative Code
2022 Archive

Chapter 480-07 WAC
Last Update: 7/7/20

PROCEDURAL RULES
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WAC Sections
480-07-010Scope of this chapter.
PART I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
480-07-100Scope of Part I.
480-07-110Exemptions from and modifications to commission rules; conflicts with other rules.
480-07-120Office hours.
480-07-125Commission contact information.
480-07-130Time periods specified for acts governed by this chapter.
480-07-140General requirements for submitting documents to the commission.
480-07-141Commission receipt of a document is not filing or acceptance.
480-07-150Commission service of documents.
480-07-160Confidential and other restricted information.
480-07-170Official communications from the commission.
480-07-175Inspection and production of documents in commission investigations.
480-07-180Incorporated and referenced materials in commission rules and orders.
480-07-190Electronic signatures.
PART II: RULE-MAKING PROCEEDINGS
480-07-200Scope of Part II.
480-07-210Administrative Procedure Act requirements.
480-07-220Monitoring rule-making proceedings; lists of interested persons.
480-07-230Inquiring about rule-making proceedings.
480-07-240Petitions for rule making, amendment, or repeal.
480-07-250Submitting documents in rule-making proceedings.
PART III: ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Subpart A: Rules of General Applicability
480-07-300Scope of Part III.
480-07-305Commencement of an adjudicative proceeding.
480-07-307Probable cause determinations.
480-07-310Ex parte communication.
480-07-320Consolidation of proceedings.
480-07-330Presiding officers.
480-07-340Parties—General.
480-07-345Appearance and practice before the commission.
480-07-350Access for limited-English speakers and hearing-impaired persons.
480-07-355Parties—Intervention.
480-07-360Parties—Service and master service list.
480-07-365Filing documents in adjudicative proceedings.
480-07-370Pleadings—General.
480-07-375Motions.
480-07-380Motions that are dispositive—Motion to dismiss; motion for summary determination; motion to withdraw.
480-07-385Motion for continuance or suspension.
480-07-390Briefs; oral argument.
480-07-395Pleadings, motions, and briefs—Format requirements; citation to record and authorities; verification; errors; construction; amendment.
480-07-400Discovery.
480-07-405Discovery—Data requests and bench requests.
480-07-410Discovery—Depositions.
480-07-415Discovery conference.
480-07-420Discovery—Protective orders.
480-07-425Discovery disputes.
480-07-430Prehearing conferences.
480-07-440Hearing notice.
480-07-450Hearing—Failure to appear.
480-07-460Hearing—Exhibits, exhibit list, and cross-examination estimates.
480-07-470Hearing guidelines.
480-07-480Hearing—Stipulation of facts.
480-07-490Hearing—Exhibits and documentary evidence.
480-07-495Hearing—Rules of evidence; official notice.
480-07-498Hearing—Public comment.
Subpart B: General Rate Proceedings
480-07-500General rate proceedings—Statement of policy.
480-07-505General rate proceedings—Definition—Tariff suspension.
480-07-510General rate proceeding filings—Electric, natural gas, pipeline, and Class A telecommunications companies.
480-07-520General rate proceeding filings—Solid waste collection companies and commercial ferries.
480-07-525General rate proceedings—Marine pilotage services in Puget Sound.
480-07-530General rate proceeding filings—Water companies and Class B telecommunications companies.
480-07-540General rate proceedings—Burden of proof.
Subpart C: Abbreviated and Specialized Forms of Adjudicative Proceedings
480-07-600Scope.
480-07-610Brief adjudicative proceedings.
480-07-620Emergency adjudicative proceedings.
480-07-630Telecommunications companies—Arbitration under the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
480-07-640Telecommunications companies—Review and approval of interconnection agreements under the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
480-07-650Petitions for enforcement of telecommunications company interconnection agreements.
480-07-660Railroad grade-crossing closures.
Subpart D: Alternative Dispute Resolution
480-07-700Alternative dispute resolution.
480-07-710Mediation.
480-07-720Collaboratives.
480-07-730Settlement.
480-07-740Settlement consideration procedure.
480-07-750Commission discretion to consider and approve or reject a settlement.
Subpart E: Orders and Post-order Process
480-07-800Order entry, effectiveness, and service.
480-07-810Interim or interlocutory orders.
480-07-820Initial and final orders.
480-07-825Initial orders—Finality; petitions for administrative review; motions for clarification.
480-07-830Motion to reopen the record prior to entry of a final order.
480-07-835Clarification of final order by motion.
480-07-840Clarification of a final order by conference.
480-07-850Reconsideration of a final order.
480-07-860Stay.
480-07-870Rehearing.
480-07-875Amendment, rescission, or correction of order.
480-07-880Compliance filings.
480-07-885Subsequent filings.
PART IV: OTHER COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
480-07-900Open public meetings.
480-07-903Delegation of authority to the executive secretary.
480-07-904Delegation of authority to decide certain matters.
480-07-905Delegation of authority to enter ex parte orders.
480-07-910Informal complaints.
480-07-915Penalty assessments.
480-07-917Penalties for failure to file annual report and pay regulatory fees.
480-07-920Interpretive and policy statements.
480-07-930Declaratory orders under RCW 34.05.240.
480-07-940Conversion of proceedings.
480-07-950Joint hearings with other administrative bodies.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
480-07-143Submitting 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.
480-07-145Filing 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.
480-07-423Discovery—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.
480-07-550General 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.
480-07-883Compliance 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.