WSR 13-15-178 EXPEDITED RULES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [Filed July 24, 2013, 11:17 a.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Projects of statewide significance.
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 Nick Demerice, Commerce, P.O. Box 42525, Olympia, 98504-2525, AND RECEIVED BY September 24, 2013.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Commerce is required to adopt rules regarding the designation of projects of statewide significance in RCW 43.157.030. These rules will outline the application process and define the information required to be included by applicants. The rules will also define a decision timeline for the department.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Projects cannot be designated until after rule making has been completed. The intention of these rules is to mirror the criteria defined in statute by the legislature and clarify a process for applicants.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.157.030.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 43.157 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington state department of commerce, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Nick Demerice, Olympia, (360) 725-4010.
July 24, 2013
Nick Demerice
Director of External Relations
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Projects of Statewide Significance NEW SECTION
WAC 130-30-010 Purpose.
(1) The department of commerce may designate certain private sector investments as projects of statewide significance to expedite the permitting and environmental review process. These projects will bolster the economy at both the local and state levels. (2) The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe the form and manner of the application to be used in requesting designation as a project of statewide significance.
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WAC 130-30-020 Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions found in RCW 43.157.010. (1) "Standard contact information" shall mean a mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address. (2) "Jurisdiction" shall mean any local government with the authority to issue permits related to the construction of a project seeking designation as a project of statewide significance.
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WAC 130-30-030 Application.
(1) Applications shall be submitted to the department. (2) Applications shall be completed on forms prescribed by and obtained from the department. (3) The application will contain the following information: (a) Standard contact information of the applicant requesting the designation; (b) Standard contact information of all jurisdictions that will have the project of statewide significance within its boundaries; (c) Selection of the category of project of statewide significance; (d) A detailed description of the project that details, at least: (i) The location of the project, (ii) The applicant's average employment in the state for the prior year, (iii) The estimated new employment related to the project, (iv) The estimated wages of employees related to the project, (v) The estimated level of private investment in the project, (vi) The estimated time schedules for completion and operation, (vii) A justification why the director of the department should qualify the project based on the criteria found in RCW 43.157.010 (5)(b)(iii)(J); and (e) Explanation of the need to expedite the permitting and environmental review process. (4) The application shall be accompanied by letters of approval from the legislative of any jurisdiction that will have the proposed project of statewide significance within its boundaries as defined by RCW 43.157.030.
Reviser's note: The typographical error in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040. NEW SECTION
WAC 130-30-040 Department deliberations.
(1) The department will consider the application and make a determination whether the project is one of statewide significance within sixty days of the receipt of application. (2) The applicants will be notified in writing of the department's decision.
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