(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.