(1) A company must submit its application for certificated authority on forms provided by the commission.

(2) Applications must include all requested information, attachments, signed statements, and filing fees.

(a) The commission may reject or defer consideration of an application until the applicant provides all required information;

(b) The commission may reject or defer consideration of an application until the applicant pays any outstanding fees or penalties; or

(c) The commission may reject or dismiss an application if it includes false, misleading, or incomplete information.

(3) A certificate application must include, but is not limited to:

(a) A complete description of the proposed service and the line, route, or service territory using boundaries such as streets, avenues, roads, highways, townships, ranges, city limits, county boundaries, or other geographic descriptions;

(b) A map of the proposed line, route, or service territory that meets the standards described in WAC 480-70-056;

(c) If contract carrier authority is requested, a copy of each contract under which service will be performed;

(d) A statement of the applicant's assets and liabilities;

(e) A proposed tariff;

(f) A statement of conditions that justify the proposed service;

(g) An equipment list; and

(h) A statement of the applicant's transportation or solid waste industry experience, including knowledge of motor carrier driver and equipment safety requirements.