PDFWAC 480-80-123

Tariff changes that do not require statutory notice.

(1) A utility must file with the commission tariff changes that do not require statutory notice at least one day before the effective date.
(2) The filing must include a transmittal letter as set forth in WAC 480-80-104 (Transmittal letter).
(3) Tariff changes that do not require statutory notice include:
(a) Initial tariffs filed by a newly regulated utility;
(b) A filing for a service not previously contained within a regulated utility's existing tariff;
(c) A change to a telecommunications tariff not affecting the rates or charges paid by customers;
(d) A change to a tariff, other than a telecommunications tariff, that does not affect the public; and
(e) A change in a banded rate when notice to customers has been or will be given in accordance with tariff rules applicable to the service.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 05-03-031 (Docket No. UT 040015, General Order No. R-516), § 480-80-123, filed 1/10/05, effective 2/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-123, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]