Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Environment Committee |
HB 2653
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Brief Description: Correcting technical statutory cross-references in previous private infrastructure development legislation for certain provisions relating to regulatory fees for wastewater companies.
Sponsors: Representatives Hansen and Upthegrove; by request of Utilities & Transportation Commission.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/26/12
Staff: Kara Durbin (786-7133).
Background:
Certain wastewater companies may not provide sewerage services for compensation without first obtaining a certificate from the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). Wastewater companies subject to UTC jurisdiction are entities that own, or propose to develop and own, a sewerage system that is designed to either serve: (1) a peak flow of 27,000 to 100,000 gallons if treatment is by large on-site sewerage systems; or (2) to serve 100 or more customers. Excluded from the UTC's jurisdiction are publicly-owned wastewater systems and wastewater company service to customers outside of an urban growth area.
Summary of Bill:
Statutory references are corrected to reference the provisions of the Public Utility Code that apply to regulatory fees for wastewater companies.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.