This chapter provides the procedures for the PDC's enforcement of compliance with chapter
42.17A RCW, including categorization of enforcement matters, complaint processes, alternative resolutions, investigations, and adjudicative proceedings (enforcement hearings) in compliance cases under the commission's jurisdiction. The procedures are also governed by RCW
42.17A.755, and the adjudicative proceedings provisions of chapter
34.05 RCW. Unless they differ or are otherwise specifically addressed in this chapter, the procedures, are supplemented by the model rules of procedure in chapter
10-08 WAC. In lieu of holding an adjudicative proceeding or issuing an order as a result of such a proceeding, the commission may refer the matter to the attorney general or other law enforcement agency at any time, pursuant to RCW
42.17A.105 and
42.17A.755.
The policy of the PDC is to facilitate the resolution of compliance matters in a fair and expeditious manner. The PDC encourages the parties to consider corrections, alternative resolution, partial resolution, statements of understanding, settlement and stipulation procedures as set forth in WAC
390-37-040,
390-37-060,
390-37-062,
390-37-075,
390-37-090, or
390-37-142 whenever appropriate. Informal settlements are encouraged by RCW
34.05.060.