WSR 15-01-053
EXPEDITED RULES
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
[Commission Docket A-143302Filed December 10, 2014, 9:34 a.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: This rule making would revise adoption-by-reference dates in Title 480 WAC to incorporate the most recent versions of adopted federal rules and other adopted publications and correct typographical, grammatical, and punctuation errors.
Affected WAC chapters include chapters 480-14, 480-15, 480-30, 480-31, 480-62, 480-70, 480-90, 480-93, 480-100, 480-107, and 480-108 WAC.
Chapter 480-14 WAC, Motor carriers, excluding household goods carriers and common [carrier] brokers.
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480-14-999
Adoption by reference
1.
Adoption by reference dates changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), amends the effective date of adoption to October 1, 2014, for the following:
 
 
 
 
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Part 171 - General Information, Regulations and Definitions - see Note 1.
 
 
 
 
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Part 172 - Hazardous Materials Table, etc. - see Note 2.
 
 
 
 
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Part 173 - Shippers General Requirements for Shipping and Packages - see Note 3.
Chapter 480-15 WAC, Household goods carriers.
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480-15-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference dates changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria, amends the effective date to April 1, 2014 - no significant changes - new edition of previously-adopted reference.
 
 
 
 
Title 49 C.F.R., amends the effective date of adoption to October 1, 2014, for the following:
 
 
 
 
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Part 40 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 375 - Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate Commerce; Consumer Protection Regulations - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 379 - Preservation of Records - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 380 - Special Training Requirements - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 382 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 383 - Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties - see Note 4.
 
 
 
 
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Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures - see Note 5.
 
 
 
 
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Part 390 - Safety Regulations, General - see Note 6.
 
 
 
 
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Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers - see Note 7.
 
 
 
 
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Part 392 - Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 393 - Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers - see Note 8.
 
 
 
 
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Part 396 - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 397 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials - no changes since last adoption.
Chapter 480-30 WAC, Passenger transportation companies.
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480-30-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference dates changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria, amends the effective date to April 1, 2014 - no significant changes - new edition of previously-adopted reference.
 
 
 
 
Title 49 C.F.R., amends the effective date of adoption to October 1, 2014, for the following:
 
 
 
 
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Part 40 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 379 - Preservation of Records - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 380 - Special Training Requirements - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 382 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 383 - Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties - see Note 4.
 
 
 
 
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Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures - see Note 5.
 
 
 
 
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Part 390 - Safety Regulations, General - see Note 6.
 
 
 
 
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Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers - see Note 7.
 
 
 
 
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Part 392 - Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 393 - Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers - see Note 8.
 
 
 
 
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Part 396 - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 397 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials - no changes since last adoption.
Chapter 480-31 WAC, Private, nonprofit transportation providers.
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480-31-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference dates changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria, amends the effective date to April 1, 2014 - no significant changes - new edition of previously-adopted reference.
 
 
 
 
Title 49 C.F.R., amends the effective date of adoption to October 1, 2014, for the following:
 
 
 
 
-
Part 40 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 379 - Preservation of Records - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 380 - Special Training Requirements - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 382 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 383 - Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties - see Note 4.
 
 
 
 
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Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures - see Note 5.
 
 
 
 
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Part 390 - Safety Regulations, General - see Note 6.
 
 
 
 
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Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers - see Note 7.
 
 
 
 
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Part 392 - Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 393 - Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers - see Note 8.
 
 
 
 
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Part 396 - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 397 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials - no changes since last adoption.
Chapter 480-62 WAC, Railroad companies—Operations.
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480-62-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference dates changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
Title 49 C.F.R., amends the effective date of adoption to October 1, 2014, for the following:
 
 
 
 
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Part 171 - General Information, Regulations, and Definitions - see Note 1.
 
 
 
 
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Part 172 - Emergency Response Information, Training Requirements, and Security Plans - see Note 2.
 
 
 
 
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Part 173 - Shippers General Requirements for Shipments and Packages - see Note 3.
 
 
 
 
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Part 174 - Carriage by Rail - see Note 9.
 
 
 
 
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Part 178 - Specifications for Packagings - see Note 10.
 
 
 
 
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Part 179 - Specifications for Tank Cars - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 209 - Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures - no changes since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 211 - Rules of Practice - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 212 - State Safety Participation Regulations - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 213 - Track Safety Standards - no changes since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 214 - Railroad Workplace Safety - see Note 11.
 
 
 
 
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Part 217 - Railroad Operating Rules - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 218 - Railroad Operating Practices - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 219 - Control of Alcohol and Drug Use - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 220 - Railroad Communications - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 221 - Rear-end Marking Device - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 225 - Railroads Accidents/Incidents - see Note 12.
 
 
 
 
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Part 228 - Hours of Service of Railroad Employees - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 234 - Grade Crossing Signal System Safety - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 239 - Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness - see Note 13.
 
 
 
 
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Part 240 - Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 570 - Vehicle in Use Inspection Standards - no changes since last adoption.
Chapter 480-70 WAC, Solid waste and/or refuse collection companies.
Amend
480-70-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference dates changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria, amends the effective date to April 1, 2014 - no significant changes - new edition of previously-adopted reference.
 
 
 
 
Title 40 C.F.R., amends the effective date of adoption to October 1, 2014, for the following:
 
 
 
 
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Part 262 - Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste - see Note 14.
 
 
 
 
Title 49 C.F.R., amends the effective date of adoption to October 1, 2014, for the following:
 
 
 
 
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Part 40 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 171 - General Information, Regulations, and Definitions - see Note 1.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 172 - Hazardous Materials Table, etc. - see Note 2.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 173 - Shippers General Requirements for Shipping and Packages - see Note 3.
 
 
 
 
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Part 174 - Carriage by Rail - see Note 9.
 
 
 
 
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Part 175 - Carriage by Aircraft - see Note 15.
 
 
 
 
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Part 176 - Carriage by Vessel - see Note 16.
 
 
 
 
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Part 177 - Carriage by Public Highway - see Note 17.
 
 
 
 
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Part 178 - Specifications for Packagings - see Note 10.
 
 
 
 
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Part 179 - Specifications for Tank Cars - no changes made since last adoption date.
 
 
 
 
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Part 180 - Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings - no changes made since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 379 - Preservation of Records - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 380 - Special Training Requirements - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 382 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 383 - Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties - see Note 4.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures - see Note 5.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 390 - Safety Regulations, General - see Note 6.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers - see Note 7.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 392 - Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 393 - Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers - see Note 8.
 
 
 
 
-
Part 396 - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance - no changes since last adoption.
 
 
 
 
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Part 397 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials - no changes since last adoption.
Chapter 480-90 WAC, Gas companies—Operations.
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480-90-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference dates changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
Title 18 C.F.R., amends the effective date of adoption to April 1, 2014, for the entire chapter - see Note 18.
 
 
 
2.
Adoption by reference text changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
Title 18 C.F.R., amends subsection (1)(d) to rephrase the availability of the resource at Government Printing Office and include "It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library" - see Note 19.
 
 
 
 
Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Utilities, amends subsection (2)(c) to include the internet address for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) publications store. http://www.naruc.org/Store and add "It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library" - see Note 20.
Chapter 480-93 WAC, Gas companies—Safety.
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480-93-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference text changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
Title 49 C.F.R., amends subsection (1)(b) to delete "480-93-155 (Increasing maximum allowable operating pressure)" - see Note 21.
 
 
 
2.
Adoption by reference text changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
Amends subsection (1)(a) to correct a typo in the reference to 49 C.F.R. § 192.801 (b)(2).
Chapter 480-100 WAC, Electric companiesOperations.
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480-100-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference dates changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
Title 18 C.F.R., amends the effective date of adoption to April 1, 2014, for the entire chapter - see Note 22.
 
 
 
 
The National Electrical Code (NEC), amends the effective date of adoption to September 3, 2014 - see Note 23.
 
 
 
2.
Adoption by reference text changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
Title 18 C.F.R., amends subsection (1)(d) to rephrase the availability of the resource at Government Printing Office - see Note 24.
 
 
 
 
Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Utilities, amends subsection (2)(c) to include the internet address for NARUC publications store. http://www.naruc.org/Store and add "It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library" - see Note 25.
 
 
 
 
NEC, amends subsection (3)(a) to include "errata 70-14-2 published December 3, 2013, 70-14-3 published April 21, 2014, and 70-14-4 published July 29, 2014" - see Note 26.
 
 
 
 
The American National Standard for Electric Meters: Code for Electricity Metering, amends subsection (4)(c) to provide the internet addresses to purchase ANSI C12.1: http://webstore.ansi.org/ (PDF) and https://global.ihs.com/ (PDF or print) - see Note 27.
Chapter 480-107 WAC, Electric companies—Purchases of electricity from qualifying facilities and independent power producers and purchases of electrical savings from conservation suppliers.
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480-107-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference text changed as follows - see Note 28.
 
 
 
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. The publication, effective date, reference within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
 
 
 
 
(1)
Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), Title II, Sections 201 and 210, cited as 16 U.S.C. § 796 and 824a-3, including all amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
The commission adopts the version in effect on August 8, 2005.
 
 
 
 
 
(b)
This publication is reference[d] in WAC 480-107-001 Purpose and scope.
 
 
 
 
 
(c)
Copies of United States Code are available from the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. or online at http://www.gpo.gov/.
 
 
 
 
(2)
Title 18 C.F.R. Part 292, cited as 18 C.F.R. § 292, including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
(b)
This publication is referenced in WAC 480-107-001 Purpose and scope.
 
 
 
 
 
(c)
Copies of Title 18 C.F.R. are available from the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. or online at http://www.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors. It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
Chapter 480-108 WAC, Electric companies—Interconnection with electric generators.
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480-108-999
Adoption by reference.
1.
Adoption by reference dates changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
NEC, amends the effective date of adoption to September 3, 2014 - see Note 29.
 
 
 
 
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 519, amends the effective date of adoption to June 11, 2014 - see Note 30.
 
 
 
 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard at 29 C.F.R. 1910.269, amends the effective date of adoption to April 11, 2014 - see Note 31.
 
 
 
 
(2)
Adoption by reference text changed as follows:
 
 
 
 
NEC, amends subsection (1)(a) to include "errata 70-14-2 published December 3, 2013, errata 70-14-2 published April 21, 2014, and errata 70-14-4 published July 29, 2014" - see Note 29.
 
 
 
 
IEEE Standard 1547, amends subsection (3)(a) to include "including amendment 1547a-2014, published May 21, 2014" - see Note 32.
 
 
 
 
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard C37.90, amends subsection (4)(a) to include "and reaffirmed in 2011".
 
 
 
 
OSHA Standard at 29 C.F.R. 1910.269, amends subsection (9)(a) to include "and amended on September 24, 2014" - see Note 31.
Notes:
1. 49 C.F.R. Part 171 - General Information, Regulations, and Definitions - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective October 31, 2013 (voluntary compliance), and January 1, 2014 (delayed compliance). 78 F.R. 65454-01: This final rule corrects editorial errors and amends certain requirements in response to administrative appeals submitted by persons affected by certain final rules published in the Federal Register.
Changes effective April 17, 2014. 79 F.R. 15033-01: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) amended the hazardous materials regulations (HMR) to adopt provisions contained in certain widely used or longstanding special permits and certain competent authority approvals that have established safety records. Special permits allow a company or individual to package or ship a hazardous material in a manner that varies from the regulations provided an equivalent level of safety is maintained.
Changes effective August 6, 2014. 79 F.R. 46012-01: Voluntary compliance date: August 6, 2014. Delayed compliance date: February 6, 2015. PHMSA, in consultation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), modified the requirements governing the transportation of lithium cells and batteries.
Changes effective October 1, 2014. 79 F.R. 40590-01: Voluntary compliance date: July 11, 2014. Delayed compliance date: July 13, 2015. PHMSA, in coordination with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), amended requirements in HMR governing the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on recent changes contained in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) publication "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS–R–1."
2. 49 C.F.R. Part 172 - Hazardous Materials Table, etc. - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective October 31, 2013. 78 F.R. 65454-01: October 31, 2013 (voluntary compliance), and January 1, 2014 (delayed compliance). This final rule corrects editorial errors and amends certain requirements in response to administrative appeals submitted by persons affected by certain final rules published in the Federal Register.
Changes effective November 19, 2013. 78 F.R. 693010-01: C.F.R. Correction: In Title 49 of the C.F.R., Parts 100 to 177, revised as of October 1, 2012, on page 242, in § 172.101, in the Hazardous Materials Table, in the entry for "Oxygen, compressed," in column 10A, the letter "A" is added.
Changes effective April 17, 2014. 79 F.R. 15033-01: PHMSA amended HMR to adopt provisions contained in certain widely used or longstanding special permits and certain competent authority approvals that have established safety records. Special permits allow a company or individual to package or ship a hazardous material in a manner that varies from the regulations provided an equivalent level of safety is maintained.
Changes effective August 6, 2014. 79 F.R. 46012-01: Voluntary compliance date: August 6, 2014. Delayed compliance date: February 6, 2015. PHMSA, in consultation with FAA, modified the requirements governing the transportation of lithium cells and batteries.
Changes effective October 1, 2014. 79 F.R. 40590-01: Voluntary compliance date: July 11, 2014. Delayed compliance date: July 13, 2015. PHMSA, in coordination with NRC, amended requirements in HMR governing the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on recent changes contained in IAEA publication "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS–R–1."
3. 49 C.F.R. Part 173 - Shippers General Requirements for Shipments and Packages - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective October 31, 2013. 78 F.R. 65454-01: October 31, 2013 (voluntary compliance), and January 1, 2014 (delayed compliance). This final rule corrects editorial errors and amends certain requirements in response to administrative appeals submitted by persons affected by certain final rules published in the Federal Register.
Changes effective April 17, 2014. 79 F.R. 15033-01: PHMSA amended HMR to adopt provisions contained in certain widely used or longstanding special permits and certain competent authority approvals that have established safety records. Special permits allow a company or individual to package or ship a hazardous material in a manner that varies from the regulations provided an equivalent level of safety is maintained.
Changes effective July 25, 2014. 79 F.R. 43266-01: C.F.R. Correction: In Title 49, Parts 100 to 177, revised as of October 1, 2013, on page 527, in § 173.62, in paragraph (c)(5), at the end of the Table of Packing Methods, packing instruction US 1 is reinstated as outlined in the correction.
Changes effective August 6, 2014. 79 F.R. 46012-01: Voluntary compliance date: August 6, 2014. Delayed compliance date: February 6, 2015. PHMSA, in consultation with the FAA, modified the requirements governing the transportation of lithium cells and batteries.
Changes effective September 24, 2014. 79 F.R. 56988-02: PHMSA clarified its policy regarding applications for classification approval of Display\Aerial Shells with Attachments, provided they conform to the acceptable criteria described in this guidance, and otherwise comply with APA Standard 87–1 requirements.
Changes effective September 24, 2014. 79 F.R. 56989-01: PHMSA clarified its policy regarding applications for classification approval of Display Mines provided they conform to the acceptable criteria described and otherwise comply with the APA Standard 87–1 requirements.
Changes effective October 1, 2014. 79 F.R. 40590-01: Voluntary compliance date: July 11, 2014. Delayed compliance date: July 13, 2015. PHMSA, in coordination with NRC, amended requirements in HMR governing the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on recent changes contained in IAEA publication "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS–R–1."
4. 49 C.F.R. Part 383 - Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective April 18, 2014. 79 F.R. 15245-01: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amended the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) by revising the definition of "gross combination weight rating" (GCWR) to clarify the applicability of the agency's safety regulations for single unit trucks (vehicles other than truck tractors) when they are towing trailers, and the GCWR information is not included on the vehicle manufacturer's certification label.
Changes effective June 2, 2014. 79 F.R. 32491-01: Interpretative Rule and Statement of Policy. FMCSA announced proposed changes to its Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) on December 2, 2013. These changes will allow the states to reflect the results of adjudicated citations related to roadside inspection violation data collected in MCMIS.
5. 49 C.F.R. Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective February 21, 2014. 79 F.R. 3520-01: FMCSA amended its regulations to enable the agency to suspend or revoke the operating authority registration of for-hire motor carriers that show egregious disregard for safety compliance, permit persons who have shown egregious disregard for safety compliance to exercise controlling influence over their operations, or operate multiple entities under common control to conceal noncompliance with safety regulations.
Changes effective May 15, 2014. 79 F.R. 27766-01: FMCSA amended its hazardous materials safety permits rules to update the current incorporation by reference of the "North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria and Level VI Inspection Procedures and Out-of-Service Criteria for Commercial Highway Vehicles Transporting Transuranics and Highway Route Controlled Quantities of Radioactive Materials as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 173.403." Currently, the rules reference the April 1, 2013, edition of the out-of-service criteria and through this final rule, FMCSA incorporates the April 1, 2014, edition.
6. 49 C.F.R. Part 390 - Safety Regulations, General - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective April 10, 2014. 79 F.R. 19835-02: FMCSA, after consultation with representatives of the governors of the affected states, rescinded certain covered emergency exemptions related to the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act of 2014.
Changes effective April 18, 2014. 79 F.R. 15245-01: FMCSA amended FMCSRs by revising the definition of GCWR to clarify the applicability of the agency's safety regulations for single unit trucks (vehicles other than truck tractors) when they are towing trailers, and the GCWR information is not included on the vehicle manufacturer's certification label.
7. 49 C.F.R. Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective January 14, 2014. 79 F.R. 2377-01: The FMCSA amended its regulations to keep in effect until January 30, 2015, the requirement that interstate drivers subject to: Either the commercial driver's license (CDL) or the commercial learner's permit (CLP) regulations: As well as the federal physical qualification requirements, must retain paper copies of their medical examiner's certificate when operating a commercial motor vehicle. Interstate motor carriers are also required to retain copies of their drivers' medical certificates in their driver qualification files.
8. 49 C.F.R. Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers - October 1, 2014:
Changes effective December 19, 2013. 78 F.R. 76757-01: Regulatory guidance addresses application of the thirty-minute break rule to interstate drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) who begin their duty days as "short haul" drivers exempt from the break rule, but who occasionally exceed the short haul distance or time limits. Such drivers are then subject to the break requirement and must prepare a record-of-duty status (RODS) for the day. The intent of the break rule would be satisfied if drivers in these situations take a break at the earliest safe opportunity after exceeding the short haul limits and explain in a RODS annotation why the rest break was not taken within the required eight hours of the last off-duty break of at least thirty minutes.
Changes effective May 12, 2014. 79 F.R. 26868-01: FMCSA issued regulatory guidance on two issues involving roadside inspection of CMVs equipped with automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRD) to assist drivers with hours-of-service (HOS) recordkeeping and compliance.
Changes effective July 10, 2014. 79 F.R. 39342-01: FMCSA revised its regulatory guidance concerning RODS generated by logging software programs on laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones.
9. 49 C.F.R. Part 174 - Carriage by Rail - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective October 1, 2014. 79 F.R. 40590-01: Voluntary compliance date: July 11, 2014. Delayed compliance date: July 13, 2015. PHMSA, in coordination with NRC, amended requirements in HMR governing the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on recent changes contained in the IAEA publication "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS–R–1."
10. 49 C.F.R. Part 178 - Specifications for Packagings - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective October 31, 2013. 78 F.R. 65454-01: October 31, 2013 (voluntary compliance), and January 1, 2014 (delayed compliance). This final rule corrects editorial errors and amends certain requirements in response to administrative appeals submitted by persons affected by certain final rules published in the Federal Register.
Changes effective April 17, 2014. 79 F.R. 15033-01: PHMSA amended HMR to adopt provisions contained in certain widely used or longstanding special permits and certain competent authority approvals that have established safety records. Special permits allow a company or individual to package or ship a hazardous material in a manner that varies from the regulations provided an equivalent level of safety is maintained.
Changes effective October 1, 2014. 79 F.R. 40590-01: Voluntary compliance date: July 11, 2014. Delayed compliance date: July 13, 2015. PHMSA, in coordination with NRC, amended requirements in HMR governing the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on recent changes contained in the IAEA publication "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS–R–1."
11. 49 C.F.R. Part 214 - Railroad Workplace Safety - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective July 1, 2014. 79 F.R. 1743-01: The final rule responded to two petitions for reconsideration of FRA's final rule published November 30, 2011, which would have amended the existing regulations governing the on-track safety protections of roadway workers from the movement of trains or other on-track equipment on an adjacent controlled track, but which has not taken effect. The final rule further responds to the petitions, addresses the comments on the petitions, and amends and clarifies certain sections of the November 30, 2011, final rule.
Changes effective August 14, 2014. 79 FR 45134-01: C.F.R. Correction: Title 49 Parts 200 to 299, revised as of October 1, 2013, on page 189, in § 214.315, paragraph (b) is reinstated to read as follows: § 214.315 Supervision and communication. * * * * * (b) A job briefing for on-track safety shall be deemed complete only after the roadway worker has acknowledged understanding of the on-track safety procedures and instructions presented.
12. 49 C.F.R. Part 225 - Railroads Accidents/Incidents - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective January 1, 2014. 78 F.R. 77601-01: This rule increased the rail equipment accident/incident reporting threshold from $9,900 to $10,500 for certain railroad accidents/incidents involving property damage that occurs during calendar year 2014.
13. 49 C.F.R. Part 239 - Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective January 28, 2014. 78 F.R. 71786-01: This final rule is intended to further the safety of passenger train occupants through both enhancements and additions to FRA's existing requirements for emergency systems on passenger trains.
Changes effective July 29, 2014. 79 F.R. 18128-01: FRA amended its existing regulation entitled Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness by revising or clarifying various provisions.
14. 49 C.F.R. Part 262 - Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective August 6, 2014. 79 F.R. 7518-01: The Environmental Protection Agency established new requirements that will authorize the use of electronic manifests (or e-Manifests) as a means to track offsite shipments of hazardous waste from a generator's site to the site of the receipt and disposition of the hazardous waste.
15. 49 C.F.R. Part 175 - Carriage by Aircraft - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective October 31, 2013. 78 F.R. 65454-01: October 31, 2013 (voluntary compliance), and January 1, 2014 (delayed compliance). This final rule corrects editorial errors and amends certain requirements in response to administrative appeals submitted by persons affected by certain final rules published in the Federal Register.
Changes effective August 6, 2014. 79 F.R. 46012-01: Voluntary compliance date: August 6, 2014. Delayed compliance date: February 6, 2015. PHMSA, in consultation with FAA, modified the requirements governing the transportation of lithium cells and batteries.
Changes effective October 1, 2014. 79 F.R. 40590-01: Voluntary compliance date: July 11, 2014. Delayed compliance date: July 13, 2015. PHMSA, in coordination with NRC, amended requirements in HMR governing the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on recent changes contained in the IAEA publication "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS–R–1."
16. 49 C.F.R. Part 176 - Carriage by Vessel - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective October 31, 2013. 78 F.R. 65454-01: October 31, 2013 (voluntary compliance), and January 1, 2014 (delayed compliance). This final rule corrects editorial errors and amends certain requirements in response to administrative appeals submitted by persons affected by certain final rules published in the Federal Register.
Changes effective October 1, 2014. 79 F.R. 40590-01: Voluntary compliance date: July 11, 2014. Delayed compliance date: July 13, 2015. PHMSA, in coordination with NRC, amended requirements in HMR governing the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on recent changes contained in the IAEA publication "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS–R–1."
17. 49 C.F.R. Part 177 - Carriage by Public Highway - Effective October 1, 2014:
Changes effective October 1, 2014. 79 F.R. 40590-01: Voluntary compliance date: July 11, 2014. Delayed compliance date: July 13, 2015. PHMSA, in coordination with NRC, amended requirements in HMR governing the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on recent changes contained in the IAEA publication "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS–R–1."
18. Title 18 C.F.R. - Effective April 1, 2014
No changes to Parts 101 (Uniform System of Accounts Prescribed For Public Utilities and Licensees Subject to the Provisions of the Federal Power Act), 141 (Statements and Reports (Schedules)) and 260 (Statements and Reports (Schedules)), which are specifically referenced in WAC 480-90-203, 480-90-244, 480-90-252, and 480-90-268. WAC 480-90-999(1) adopts the entirety of Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources, so the effective date has been updated to the most recent version.
19. Title 18 C.F.R. - Effective April 1, 2014
Copies of Title 18 C.F.R. are available from the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C., or online at http://www.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors. It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
20. Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Utilities - Effective 2007
The electronic copy is available for purchase at NARUC web site. A print copy is available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
21. WAC 480-93-999
The reference to WAC 480-93-155 (Increasing maximum allowable operating pressure) has been removed because 49 C.F.R. Parts 191, 192, 193 and 199 are not referenced in that section of the rule.
22. Title 18 C.F.R. - Effective April 1, 2014
No changes to Parts 101 (Uniform System of Accounts Prescribed For Public Utilities and Licensees Subject to the Provisions of the Federal Power Act), 141 (Statements and Reports (Schedules)) and 260 (Statements and Reports (Schedules)), which are specifically referenced in WAC 480-100-203, 480-100-244, 480-100-252, and 480-100-268. WAC 480-100-999(1) adopts the entirety of Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources, so the effective date has been updated to the most recent version.
23. NEC - Effective September 3, 2014
The NEC addresses the installation of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways in commercial, residential, and industrial occupancies.
24. Title 18 C.F.R. - Effective April 1, 2014
Copies of Title 18 C.F.R. are available from the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C., or online at http://www.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors. It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
25. Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Utilities - Effective 2007
The electronic copy is available for purchase at NARUC web site. A print copy is available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
26. NEC - Effective September 3, 2014
Errata 70-14-2, 70-14-3 and 70-14-4 include corrections to a number of errors in the 2014 edition of National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code.
27. The American National Standard for Electric Meters: Code for Electricity Metering - Effective 2008
ANSI C12.1 - 2008 is available at ANSI web site http://webstore.ansi.org/ (PDF) or at IHS Standards Store web site https://global.ihs.com/ (PDF and print).
28. Multiple
Updates the text to be consistent with other adoption by reference chapters.
PURPA 1978, Title II, Sections 201 and 210 - Effective August 8, 2005
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The previous version of WAC 480-107-999 adopts the version of PURPA Title II, sections 201 and 210 current on the day the WAC section was adopted, April 28, 2006. The last update of these two sections of PURPA took place on August 8, 2005. There have been no changes since then. For ease of reference, we adopt PURPA Title II, sections 201 and 210 as of August 8, 2005.
Title 18 C.F.R. Part 292 - Effective April 1, 2014
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Changes effective June 29, 2006. 71 F.R. 30585 - 30589: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reaffirms its determination and grants clarification in part of Order No. 671, in which it eliminates certain exemptions from rate regulation that were previously available to qualifying facilities (QF).
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Changes effective January 2, 2007. 71 F.R. 64342 - 64375: FERC amends its rules to implement section 1253(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which adds section 210(m) to PURPA 1978. Section 210(m) provides for termination of the requirement that an electric utility enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase electric energy from QFs if FERC finds that the QF has nondiscriminatory access to a sufficiently competitive market. FERC identifies which markets meet the criteria contained in section 210(m) and determines whether QFs have nondiscriminatory access to those markets.
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Changes effective January 2, 2007. 71 F.R. 75662: FERC corrects errors in a final rule published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2006.
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Changes effective June 25, 2007. 72 F.R. 29056 - 29063: FERC eliminates the exemption of QFs from the reliability standards required by section 215 of the Federal Power Act.
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Changes effective July 30, 2007. 72 F.R. 35872 - 35892: FERC denies rehearing on most issues decided in Order No. 688, which amended its regulations in response to section 1253 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. It clarifies certain aspects of the rule and adopts additional filing requirements.
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Changes effective August 14, 2007. 72 F.R. 45320 - 45328: FERC revises a number of references that have become outdated for various reasons. It also revises its delegations of authority to allow the secretary to refer complaint proceedings to FERC's dispute resolution service, and to organize better and clarify other delegations.
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Changes effective June 1, 2010. 75 F.R. 15950 - 15986: FERC revises the filing requirement regarding FERC Form No. 556 and adopted an exemption for small generating facilities from the certification requirement to be a QF.
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Changes effective August 16, 2011. 76 F.R. 50663: It contains corrections to final regulations published in the Federal Register of Tuesday, March 30, 2010. The final rule document adopts revisions to FERC Form 556 and to FERC procedures and criteria for the certification of QF status for a small power production or cogeneration facility.
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Changes effective February 21, 2012. 77 F.R. 9842: It contains corrections to final regulations published in the Federal Register of Tuesday, March 30, 2010. The final rule document adopted revisions to FERC Form 556 and to FERC procedures and criteria for the certification of QF status for a small power production or cogeneration facility.
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Changes effective January 22, 2014. 79 F.R. 3483: It contains [a] minor change to Title 18 C.F.R., Part 1 to 399, revised as of April 1, 2013, on page 862, in § 292.303, in paragraph (c)(1).
29. NEC - Effective September 3, 2014
NEC addresses the installation of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways in commercial, residential, and industrial occupancies.
Errata 70-14-2, 70-14-3 and 70-14-4 include corrections to a number of errors in the 2014 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
30. IEEE Standard 519 - Effective June 11, 2014
Changes effective June 11, 2014. IEEE conducted a broad update of its standard regarding harmonic voltage distortion limits in the AC power system, for application at the point of common coupling between a system operator and user. The new standard removes explanatory language, diagrams and equations related to the characteristics of harmonic generation, system response characteristics, effects of harmonics, reactive power compensation and harmonic control, analysis methods, and also simplifies recommended practices based on system voltage, rather than ownership. The new standard also includes guidance for wired telephone systems.
31. OSHA Standard at 29 C.F.R. 1910.269 - Effective April 11, 2014
Changes effective February 13, 1996. 61 F.R. 5507-01: OSHA amended the rule to include control numbers assigned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approved information collection requirements.
Changes effective December 11, 1997. 62 F.R. 65203-02: This final rule reflects a renewal of the OMB approved information collection requirements and includes applicable expiration dates for those requirements.
Changes effective November 15, 2007. 72 F.R. 64342-01: OSHA amended the rule to specify that employers are required to provide employees with personal protective equipment (PPE), except in limited cases specified in the standard. The rule clarifies that employers are not required to provide or pay for specific types of PPE and that the payment requirement would not apply to clothing.
Changes effective July 10, 2014. 79 F.R. 20316-01: OSHA conducted a broad update of its standard for the construction of electric power generation, transmission and distributions installations, to reflect the latest technology and national consensus standards. The final rule includes new or revised provisions on host employers and contractors, training, job briefings, fall protection, insulation and working position of employees working on or near live parts, minimum approach distances, protection from electric arcs, deenergizing transmission and distribution lines and equipment, protective grounding, operating mechanical equipment near overhead power lines, and working in manholes and vaults.
Changes effective September 24, 2014. 79 F.R. 56955-01. This final rule corrects errors in the preamble and regulatory text of the final rule promulgated April 11, 2014.
32. IEEE Standard 1547 - Effective 2003
Changes effective May 21, 2014. Amendment 1547a-2014: IEEE revised sections 4.1.1 Voltage Regulation, 4.2.3 Voltage, and 4.2.4 Frequency primarily to address coordination between electric power system and distributed resources operators, and interconnected system default responses to abnormal voltage and frequency.
NOTICE
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Steven V. King, Executive Director and Secretary, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, P.O. Box 47250, Olympia, WA 98504-7250, AND RECEIVED BY February 23, 2015.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This proposal would revise the adoption-by-reference dates to reflect the current version(s) of adopted materials and make other minor administrative changes in Title 480 WAC.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The commission adopts by reference several parts in Titles 18, 480, 47 and 49 C.F.R. and other state rules and national standards. This adoption package will make commission rules consistent with current published versions of federal rules, reflect the most current versions of the national safety standards and correct typographical, grammatical, and punctuation errors.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353.
Statute Being Implemented: Not applicable.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington utilities and transportation commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Juliana Williams, Regulatory Analyst, 1300 South Evergreen Park Drive S.W., Olympia, WA 98504-7250, (360) 664-1311; Implementation and Enforcement: Steven V. King, Executive Director and Secretary, 1300 South Evergreen Park Drive S.W., Olympia, WA 98504-7250, (360) 664-1115.
December 10, 2014
Steven V. King
Executive Director
and Secretary
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-14-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publication, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resource is within Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(1) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014, for 49 C.F.R. Parts 171, 172 and 173.
(2) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-14-250 (Insurance requirements).
(3) Copies of Title 49 C.F.R. are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-15-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
(1) North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) is published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2013)) 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-15-560 (Equipment safety requirements).
(c) The North American Out-of-Service Criteria is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from CVSA.
(2) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-15-560 (Equipment safety requirements) and WAC 480-15-570 (Driver safety requirements).
(c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-30-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
(1) North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) is published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2013)) 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-30-221 (Vehicle and driver safety requirements).
(c) The North American Out-of-Service Criteria is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from CVSA.
(2) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-30-221 (Vehicle and driver safety requirements) and WAC 480-30-226 (Intrastate medical waivers).
(c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-31-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
(1) North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) is published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2013)) 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-31-120 (Equipment—Inspection—Ordered for repairs).
(c) The North American Out-of-Service Criteria is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from CVSA.
(2) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-31-100 (Equipment—Safety), WAC 480-31-120 (Equipment—Inspection—Ordered for repairs), and WAC 480-31-130 (Operation of motor vehicles).
(c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-62-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
(1) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-62-160 (Compliance policy), WAC 480-62-200 (Roadway worker safety and operating rules and statutes), WAC 480-62-205 (Track safety standards), WAC 480-62-210 (Crossing signal circuitry), WAC 480-62-215 (Hazardous materials regulations), WAC 480-62-235 (Flaggers), and WAC 480-62-240 (Passenger carrying vehicles—Equipment).
(c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.
(2) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, cited as Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or MUTCD, is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-62-230 (Traffic control devices) and WAC 480-62-235 (Flaggers).
(c) Copies of the MUTCD are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.
(3) ANSI Z308.1 - 2009 American National Standard for Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits is published by the American National Standards Institute.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-62-240 (Passenger carrying vehicles—Equipment).
(c) Copies of ANSI Z308.1 - 2009 American National Standard for Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies are available from IHS Global Engineering Documents in Englewood, Colorado.
(4) ANSI/ISEA 207-2011 - American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests is published by the American National Standards Institute.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-62-235 (Flaggers).
(c) Copies of ANSI/ISEA 207-2011 - American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests are available from IHS Global Engineering Documents in Englewood, Colorado.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-70-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all, or portions of, regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective dates, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
(1) The North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2013)) 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-70-201 (Vehicle and driver safety requirements).
(c) The North American Out-of-Service Criteria is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from CVSA.
(2) Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 40 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-70-041 (Definitions, general).
(c) Copies of Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.
(3) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 49 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on October ((25, 2013)) 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-70-201 (Vehicle and driver safety requirements), WAC 480-70-431 (Biomedical waste, adoption of federal regulations), and WAC 480-70-486 (Hazardous waste, adoption of federal regulations).
(c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-90-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for inspection at the commission branch of the Washington state library. The publications, effective date, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
(1) Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 18 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, ((2012)) 2014.
(b) The accounting and reporting for the types of transactions and events covered by the amendment should not be construed as indicative of their treatment by this commission for ratemaking purposes.
(c) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-90-203 (Accounting system requirements), WAC 480-90-244 (Transferring cash or assuming obligation), WAC 480-90-252 (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Form No. 2), and WAC 480-90-268 (Essential utilities services contracts report).
(d) Copies of Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government ((Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/)) Printing Office in Washington, D.C., or online at http://www.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors. It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
(2) The Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Utilities is published by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect in 2007.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-90-228 (Retention and preservation of records and reports).
(c) The Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Companies is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from NARUC, in Washington, D.C. or at NARUC publications store online: http://www.naruc.org/store. It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-93-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference each of the regulations and/or standards identified below. Each regulation or standard is listed by publication, publisher, scope of what the commission is adopting, effective date of the regulation or standard, the place within the commission's rules the regulation or standard is referenced, and where to obtain the regulation or standard.
(1) Parts 191, 192, 193, and 199 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, including all appendices and amendments thereto as published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version of the above regulations that were in effect on October 1, 2012, except the following sections are not adopted by reference: 191.1, 192.1(a), 193.2001(a), 199.1. In addition, please note that in WAC 480-93-013, the commission includes "new construction" in the definition of "covered task," as defined in 49 ((CAR)) C.F.R. § 192.801 (b)(2).
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-93-005 (Definitions), WAC 480-93-080 (Welder and plastic joiner identification and qualification), WAC 480-93-100 (Valves), WAC 480-93-110 (Corrosion control), WAC 480-93-124 (Pipeline markers), ((480-93-155 (Increasing maximum allowable operating pressure),)) WAC 480-93-170 (Tests and reports for gas pipelines), WAC 480-93-180 (Plans and procedures), and WAC 480-93-18601 (Leak classification and action criteria—Grade—Definition—Priority of leak repair).
(c) Copies of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.
(2) Section IX of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
(a) The commission adopts the 2007 edition, July 1, 2007, of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-93-080.
(c) Copies of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (2007 edition, including addenda through July 1, 2005) are available from ASME, http://www.asme.org/codes/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.
(3) The American Petroleum Institute (API) standard 1104 (20th edition October 2005, including errata/addendum July 2007 and errata 2 (2008)).
(a) The commission adopts the 20th edition 2005, including errata/addendum July 2007 and errata 2 (2008) of this standard.
(b) This standard is referenced in WAC 480-93-080.
(c) Copies of API standard 1104 (20th edition 2005, including errata/addendum July 2007 and errata December 2008) are available from the Office of API Publishing Services, http://www.api.org/. It is also available for inspection at the commission.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-100-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. The publications, effective date, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
(1) Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations, cited as 18 C.F.R., including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on ((November 27, 2013)) April 1, 2014.
(b) The accounting and reporting for the types of transactions and events covered by the amendment should not be construed as indicative of their treatment by this commission for ratemaking purposes.
(c) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-100-203 (Accounting system requirements), WAC 480-100-244 (Transferring cash or assuming obligation), WAC 480-100-252 (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Form No. 1), and WAC 480-100-268 (Essential utilities services contracts report).
(d) Copies of Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government ((Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/)) Printing Office in Washington D.C., or online at http://www.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors. It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
(2) The Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Utilities is published by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect in 2007.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-100-228 (Retention and preservation of records and reports).
(c) The Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Companies is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from NARUC in Washington, D.C. or at NARUC publications store online: http://www.naruc.org/store. It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
(3) The National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
(a) The commission adopts the edition effective ((August 20, 2013)) September 3, 2014, including errata 70-14-1 published September 16, 2013, errata 70-14-2 published December 3, 2013, 70-14-3 published April 21, 2014, and 70-14-4 published July 29, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-100-163 (Service entrance facilities).
(c) The National Electrical Code is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from the NFPA at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169, or at internet address http://www.nfpa.org/.
(4) The American National Standard for Electric Meters: Code for Electricity Metering, ANSI C12.1 is published by the American National Standards Institute.
(a) The commission adopts the version published in 2008.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-100-318 (Meter readings, multipliers, and test constants), WAC 480-100-338 (Accuracy requirements for electric meters), and WAC 480-100-343 (Statement of meter test procedures).
(c) The ANSI C12.1 is a copyrighted document. ((Copies are available from Global Engineering Documents in Englewood, Colorado)) ANSI C12.1 – 2008 is available at American National Standards Institute web site http://webstore.ansi.org/ (PDF) or at IHS Standards Store web site https://global.ihs.com/ (PDF and print).
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 06-08-025, filed 3/28/06, effective 4/28/06)
WAC 480-107-999 Adoption by reference.
((In WAC 480-107-001, Purpose and scope, the commission refers to the provisions of the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), Title II, sections 201 and 210, and related regulations promulgated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 18 C.F.R. Part 292. The versions referenced are those current on the day the commission adopted the rule that includes the reference, consistent with the requirements of WAC 480-07-180.)) In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified in subsections (1) and (2) of this section. The publication, effective date, reference within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
(1) Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), Title II, Sections 201 and 210, cited as 16 U.S.C. Sec. 796 and 824a-3, including all amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on August 8, 2005.
(b) This publication is reference in WAC 480-107-001 (Purpose and scope).
(c) Copies of U.S. Code are available from the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. or online at http://www.gpo.gov/.
(2) Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations Part 292, cited as 18 C.F.R. Sec. 292, including all appendices and amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(a) The commission adopts the version in effect on April 1, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-107-001 (Purpose and scope).
(c) Copies of Title 18 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington D.C. or online at http://www.gpo.gov/ and from various third-party vendors. It is also available for inspection at the commission branch of the state library.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-05-001, filed 2/5/14, effective 3/8/14)
WAC 480-108-999 Adoption by reference.
In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or portions of regulations and standards identified below. The publications, effective date, references within this chapter, and availability of the resources are as follows:
(1) The National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
(a) The commission adopts the edition effective ((August 20, 2013)) September 3, 2014, including errata 70-14-1 published September 16, 2013, errata 70-14-2 published December 3, 2013, errata 70-14-3 published April 21, 2014, and errata 70-14-4 published July 29, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-040 (General terms and conditions of interconnection).
(c) The National Electrical Code is a copyrighted document. Copies are available from the NFPA at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02169 or at internet address http://www.nfpa.org/.
(2) National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
(a) The commission adopts the 2012 edition.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-040 (General terms and conditions of interconnection).
(c) Copies of the National Electrical Safety Code are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://standards.ieee.org/nesc.
(3) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 1547, Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems.
(a) The commission adopts the version published in 2003 and reaffirmed in 2008, including amendment 1547a-2014, published May 21, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-040 (General terms and conditions of interconnection).
(c) Copies of IEEE Standard 1547 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org.
(4) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard C37.90, IEEE Standard for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus.
(a) The commission adopts the version published in 2005 and reaffirmed in 2011.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-040 (General terms and conditions of interconnection).
(c) Copies of IEEE Standard C37.90 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org.
(5) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 519, Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems.
(a) The commission adopts the version published ((in 2004)) June 11, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-040 (General terms and conditions of interconnection).
(c) Copies of IEEE Standard 519 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org.
(6) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 141, Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants.
(a) The commission adopts the version published in 1994 and reaffirmed in 1999.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-040 (General terms and conditions of interconnection).
(c) Copies of IEEE Standard 141 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org.
(7) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 142, Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.
(a) The commission adopts the version published in 2007.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-040 (General terms and conditions of interconnection).
(c) Copies of IEEE Standard 142 are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at http://www.ieee.org.
(8) Underwriters Laboratories (UL), including UL Standard 1741, Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection Systems Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources.
(a) The commission adopts the version published in 2010.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-040 (General terms and conditions of interconnection).
(c) UL Standard 1741 is available from Underwriters Laboratory at http://www.ul.com.
(9) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard at 29 C.F.R. 1910.269.
(a) The commission adopts the version published ((in 1994)) on April 11, 2014, and amended on September 24, 2014.
(b) This publication is referenced in WAC 480-108-040 (General terms and conditions of interconnection).
(c) Copies of Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations are available from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore, http://bookstore.gpo.gov/, and from various third-party vendors.