Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-20-267 Annual reports for certain tax adjustments.

     Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.32.300 and 82.01.060(2).

     Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In order to take certain tax exemptions, credits, and rates ("tax adjustments"), taxpayers must file an annual report with the Department of Revenue detailing employment, wages, and employer-provided health and retirement benefits per job at the manufacturing site. This rule explains the reporting requirements for tax adjustments provided to the aerospace manufacturing, aluminum manufacturing, electrolytic processing, and solar electric manufacturing industries. This rule explains who is required to file annual reports, how to file reports, and what information must be included in the reports.

     Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

     Process for Developing New Rule: Parties interested in this rule making may contact the individual listed below. The public may also participate by providing written comments throughout this rule making or giving oral testimony at the public meeting or public hearing.

     Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication. Written comments may be submitted by mail, fax, or at the public meeting. Oral comments will be accepted at the public meeting. A preliminary draft of the proposed changes is available upon request. Written comments on and/or requests for copies of the rule may be directed to Allan C. Lau, Interpretations and Technical Advice Unit, P.O. Box 47453, Olympia, WA 98504-47453 [98504-7453], phone (360) 570-6134, fax (360) 664-0693.

     Public Meeting Location: Capital Plaza Building, 4th Floor, Large Conference Room, 1025 Union Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA, on December 8, 2005, at 9:30 a.m.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Sandy Davis no later than ten days before the hearing date, TTY 1-800-451-7985 or (360) 725-7499.

November 2, 2005

Alan R. Lynn

Rules Coordinator