(1) To file an individual tariff or to amend an approved individual tariff already on file with the commission, a carrier must submit all of the following:
(a) A cover letter requesting permission to publish and file an individual tariff. The letter must describe the reasons the carrier believes permission should be granted. The letter should state the reasons it is impractical for the commission to publish a tariff for the commodities or services contained in the proposed tariff.
(b) Two copies of the proposed tariff. The proposed tariff must comply with the tariff drafting standards in chapter
480-149 WAC.The proposed tariff must contain all rates, charges, and rules the company will use if granted approval to publish and file an individual tariff.
(c) Data showing that the rates and charges contained in the proposed tariff are fair, just, reasonable and sufficient.
(2) When an individual carrier filed tariff is approved, the commission will issue an order stating the date on which the rates become effective. The commission will return one copy of the tariff marked "approved" to the company.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
80.01.040,
80.04.160,
81.04.250,
81.28.040,
81.80.120,
81.80.130 and
81.80.290. WSR 08-02-049 (Docket TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-520, filed 12/27/07, effective 1/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW
80.01.040 and
80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-15-520, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW
81.04.160 and
80.01.040. WSR 99-01-077 (Order R-454, Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-520, filed 12/15/98, effective 1/15/99.]