(1) A utility must notify commerce at least thirty days prior to consideration of action by the governing body to authorize a temporary exemption under RCW 19.405.090 (5)(a). The notice must provide all information that the governing body will rely on in making a decision whether to authorize a temporary exemption.

(2) If the governing body of a utility authorizes a temporary exemption under RCW 19.405.090 (5)(a), the governing body must notify commerce within thirty days of the action. The governing body's notice must include a plan to take specific actions to achieve full compliance with RCW 19.405.040(1).