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Chapter 480-80 WAC

Last Update: 3/27/07

UTILITIES GENERAL—TARIFFS AND CONTRACTS

WAC Sections

I. GENERAL RULES
HTMLPDF480-80-010Application of rules.
HTMLPDF480-80-015Exemptions from rules in chapter 480-80 WAC.
HTMLPDF480-80-020Additional requirements.
HTMLPDF480-80-025Severability.
HTMLPDF480-80-030Definitions.
HTMLPDF480-80-031Delivery of tariff and contract filings.
II. TARIFFS AND CONTRACTS: UTILITIES
HTMLPDF480-80-101Tariff requirements.
HTMLPDF480-80-102Tariff content.
HTMLPDF480-80-103Tariff format.
HTMLPDF480-80-104Transmittal letter.
HTMLPDF480-80-105Tariff filing instructions.
HTMLPDF480-80-111Substitute tariff filings.
HTMLPDF480-80-112Banded rate tariff filings.
HTMLPDF480-80-121Tariff changes with statutory notice.
HTMLPDF480-80-122Tariff changes with less than statutory notice.
HTMLPDF480-80-123Tariff changes that do not require statutory notice.
HTMLPDF480-80-124Failure to provide statutory notice.
HTMLPDF480-80-126Telecommunications promotional offering.
HTMLPDF480-80-131Withdrawing a tariff filing.
HTMLPDF480-80-132Rejecting tariff changes.
HTMLPDF480-80-133Tariff adoption notice.
HTMLPDF480-80-134Discontinuing a tariffed service or services.
HTMLPDF480-80-141Service contract.
HTMLPDF480-80-142Special contracts for telecommunications companies not classified as competitive.
HTMLPDF480-80-143Special contracts for gas, electric, and water companies.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
480-80-035Price lists. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040. WSR 01-09-002 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-481), § 480-80-035, filed 4/4/01, effective 5/5/01.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-040Tariff. [Order R-5, § 480-80-040, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-041Tariff. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 87-24-055 (Order R-282, Cause No. U-86-125), § 480-80-041, filed 11/30/87.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-045Filing of banded tariffs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 85-20-003 (Order R-238, Cause No. U-85-44), § 480-80-045, filed 9/19/85.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-047Access charges. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 91-13-003 and 91-17-045 (Order R-344, Docket No. UT-900880), § 480-80-047, filed 6/6/91 and 8/20/91, effective 7/7/91 and 9/20/91.] Repealed by WSR 01-09-002 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-481), filed 4/4/01, effective 5/5/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040.
480-80-048Collective consideration of Washington intrastate rate, tariff, or service proposals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and chapter 80.36 RCW. WSR 92-07-010 (Order R-370, Docket No. UT-910856), § 480-80-048, filed 3/6/92, effective 4/6/92.] Repealed by WSR 01-09-002 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-481), filed 4/4/01, effective 5/5/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040.
480-80-049Caller identification service. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-08-075 (Order R-371, Docket No. UT-920162), § 480-80-049, filed 3/30/92, effective 4/30/92.] Repealed by WSR 01-09-002 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-481), filed 4/4/01, effective 5/5/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040.
480-80-050Copies of tariff to be filed. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 87-24-055 (Order R-282, Cause No. U-86-125), § 480-80-050, filed 11/30/87; Order R-5, § 480-80-050, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-060Delivery of tariff. [Order R-5, § 480-80-060, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-070Statutory notice. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 89-15-042 (Order R-303, Docket No. U-89-2970-R), § 480-80-070, filed 7/18/89, effective 8/18/90; Order R-5, § 480-80-070, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-080Tariff file at principal business office. [Order R-5, § 480-80-080, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-090Tariff file at designated business offices. [Order R-5, § 480-80-090, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-100Payment agencies. [Order R-5, § 480-80-100, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-110Reference to tariff file. [Order R-5, § 480-80-110, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-120Notice to the public of tariff changes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 85-20-003 (Order R-238, Cause No. U-85-44), § 480-80-120, filed 9/19/85; Order R-5, § 480-80-120, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 01-09-002 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-481), filed 4/4/01, effective 5/5/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040.
480-80-125Notice by utility to customers concerning hearing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 88-01-115 (Order R-283, Cause No. T-2118), § 480-80-125, filed 12/23/87; WSR 85-20-003 (Order R-238, Cause No. U-85-44), § 480-80-125, filed 9/19/85; WSR 82-13-088 (Order R-184, Cause No. U-82-03), § 480-80-125, filed 6/23/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040(4) and 80.04.160. WSR 79-08-138 (Order R-128, Cause No. U-79-29), § 480-80-125, filed 8/1/79.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-130Notation of receipt of tariff by agents. [Order R-5, § 480-80-130, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-140Form of tariff sheets. [Order R-5, § 480-80-140, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-150Numbering of tariffs. [Order R-5, § 480-80-150, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-160General arrangement of tariff. [Order R-5, § 480-80-160, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-170Schedule designation. [Order R-5, § 480-80-170, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-180Tariff sheet designation. [Order R-5, § 480-80-180, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-190Numbering plan for sheets. [Order R-5, § 480-80-190, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-200Title page. [Order R-5, § 480-80-200, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-201Use of price lists. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-201, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.] Repealed by WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-80-202Interpretation and application of price lists. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-202, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.] Repealed by WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-80-203Transmittal letter. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-203, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.] Repealed by WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-80-204Price lists format and content. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 05-03-031 (Docket No. UT 040015, General Order No. R-516), § 480-80-204, filed 1/10/05, effective 2/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-204, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.] Repealed by WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-80-205Effective date of price list filings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. WSR 03-22-046 (Docket No. A-030832, General Order No. R-509), § 480-80-205, filed 10/29/03, effective 11/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-205, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.] Repealed by WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-80-206Price list availability to customers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 05-03-031 (Docket No. UT 040015, General Order No. R-516), § 480-80-206, filed 1/10/05, effective 2/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-206, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.] Repealed by WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-80-210Index page. [Order R-5, § 480-80-210, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-220Rules and regulations page. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 85-20-003 (Order R-238, Cause No. U-85-44), § 480-80-220, filed 9/19/85; Order R-5, § 480-80-220, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-230Rate schedule page. [Order R-5, § 480-80-230, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-240Less than statutory notice. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 93-24-103 (Order R-400, Docket No. A-930517), § 480-80-240, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94; WSR 86-14-113 (Order R-263, Cause No. U-86-42), § 480-80-240, filed 7/2/86; WSR 85-20-003 (Order R-238, Cause No. U-85-44), § 480-80-240, filed 9/19/85; Order R-5, § 480-80-240, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-241Filing contracts for services classified as competitive. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-80-241, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-241, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.] Repealed by WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-80-242Using contracts for services classified as competitive. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-242, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.] Repealed by WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160.
480-80-250Adoption notice. [Order R-5, § 480-80-250, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-260Tariff of acquired utility. [Order R-5, § 480-80-260, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-270Reference to tariff. [Order R-5, § 480-80-270, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-280Issuing agent. [Order R-5, § 480-80-280, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-290Suspension of tariffs. [Order R-5, § 480-80-290, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-300Rejection of tariffs. [Order R-5, § 480-80-300, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-310Exceptions. [Order R-5, § 480-80-310, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-320Discontinuance of service. [Order R-5, § 480-80-320, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-325Contract for service. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040. WSR 01-09-002 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-481), § 480-80-325, filed 4/4/01, effective 5/5/01.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-326Contract for gas and electric service. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040. WSR 01-09-002 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-481), § 480-80-326, filed 4/4/01, effective 5/5/01.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-330Telecommunications contracts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.080, 80.01.040 and the United States Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254. WSR 98-04-028 (Order R-448, Docket No. UT-970317), § 480-80-330, filed 1/28/98, effective 2/28/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 89-12-038 (Order R-301, Docket No. U-88-1704-R), § 480-80-330, filed 6/1/89; WSR 88-22-037 (Order 291, Docket No. U-88-2337-R), § 480-80-330, filed 10/28/88; Order R-5, § 480-80-330, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-335Special contracts for electric, water, and natural gas companies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040. WSR 00-17-048 (General Order No. R-472, Docket No. U-991928), § 480-80-335, filed 8/7/00, effective 9/7/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 88-22-037 (Order 291, Docket No. U-88-2337-R), § 480-80-335, filed 10/28/88.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-340Forms. [Order R-5, § 480-80-340, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-350Refiling tariffs. [Order R-5, § 480-80-350, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-360Standard tariff forms. [Order R-5, § 480-80-360, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-370Symbols. [Order R-5, § 480-80-370, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-380Availability of rules. [Order R-5, § 480-80-380, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180.
480-80-390Mandatory cost changes for telecommunications companies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 94-01-146 (Order R-406, Docket No. UT-931027), § 480-80-390, filed 12/21/93, effective 1/21/94; WSR 93-09-050 (Order R-385, Docket No. UT-920960), § 480-80-390, filed 4/19/93, effective 5/20/93; WSR 89-19-038 (Order R-307, Docket No. U-89-2876-R), § 480-80-390, filed 9/15/89, effective 10/16/89.] Repealed by WSR 01-09-002 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-481), filed 4/4/01, effective 5/5/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040.

I. GENERAL RULES

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Application of rules.

(1) The rules in this chapter apply to any public service company that is subject to the jurisdiction of the commission as to rates and services under the provisions of Title 80 RCW.
(2) The tariffs and contracts filed by public service companies must conform with these rules. If the commission accepts a tariff or contract that conflicts with these rules, the acceptance does not constitute a waiver of these rules unless the commission specifically approves the variation consistent with WAC 480-80-015 (Exemptions from rules in chapter 480-80 WAC). Tariffs or contracts that conflict with these rules without approval are superseded by these rules.
(3) Any affected person may ask the commission to review the interpretation of these rules by a public service company or customer by posing an informal complaint under WAC 480-07-910 (Informal complaints), or by filing a formal complaint under WAC 480-07-370 (Pleadings—General).
(4) No deviation from these rules is permitted without written authorization by the commission. Violations will be subject to penalties as provided by law.
(5) Any tariff or contract on file and in effect or pending on the effective date of these rules is not required to be refiled to comply with these rules.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), § 480-80-010, filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-80-010, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-010, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160 and 80.01.040. WSR 01-09-002 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-481), § 480-80-010, filed 4/4/01, effective 5/5/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 85-20-003 (Order R-238, Cause No. U-85-44), § 480-80-010, filed 9/19/85; Order R-5, § 480-80-010, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.]


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Exemptions from rules in chapter 480-80 WAC.

(1) The commission may grant an exemption from the provisions of any rule in this chapter, if consistent with the public interest, the purposes underlying regulation, and applicable statutes.
(2) To request a rule exemption, a person must file with the commission a written request identifying the rule for which an exemption is sought, giving a full explanation of the reason for requesting the exemption.
(3) The commission will assign the request a docket number, if it does not arise in an existing docket, and will schedule the request for consideration at one of its regularly scheduled open meetings or, if appropriate under chapter 34.05 RCW, in an adjudication. The commission will notify the person requesting the exemption, and other affected persons, of the date of the hearing or open meeting when the commission will consider the request.
(4) In determining whether to grant the request, the commission may consider whether application of the rule would impose undue hardship on the petitioner, of a degree or a kind different from hardship imposed on other similarly situated persons, and whether the effect of applying the rule would be contrary to the purposes of the rule.
(5) The commission will enter an order granting or denying the request or setting it for hearing, pursuant to chapter 480-07 WAC.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), § 480-80-015, filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-80-015, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-015, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Additional requirements.

(1) These rules do not relieve any public service company from any of its duties and obligations under the laws of the state of Washington.
(2) The commission retains the authority to impose additional or different requirements on any public service company in appropriate circumstances, consistent with the requirements of law.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-020, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02; Order R-5, § 480-80-020, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.]


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Severability.

If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-025, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Definitions.

The definitions in this section apply throughout the chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
"Advice number" means a number assigned by the applicant to a tariff filing or contract filing for internal tracking purposes.
"Banded rate" means a rate that has a minimum and maximum rate.
"Commission" means the Washington utilities and transportation commission.
"Competitive telecommunications company" means a telecommunications company that has been classified as competitive by the commission pursuant to RCW 80.36.310.
"Fax" means the transmittal of electronic signals over telephone lines for conversion into written text.
"Public service company" means every gas company, electric company, telecommunications company, water company, or irrigation plant that is subject to the jurisdiction of the commission as to rates and service.
"RCW" means the Revised Code of Washington.
"Tariff" is a document that sets forth terms and conditions of regulated service, including rates, charges, tolls, rentals, rules, and equipment and facilities, and the manner in which rates and charges are assessed for regulated services provided to customers, and rules and conditions associated with offering service.
"Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number" means the standard nine-digit sequential number issued by Washington state and used by all state agencies to uniquely identify a business entity. The department of licensing, department of revenue, and secretary of state's office are authorized to issue UBI numbers.
"Utility" means every public service company that has not been classified as competitive by the commission.
"WAC" means the Washington Administrative Code.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), § 480-80-030, filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-030, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 85-20-003 (Order R-238, Cause No. U-85-44), § 480-80-030, filed 9/19/85; Order R-5, § 480-80-030, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.]


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Delivery of tariff and contract filings.

(1) The commission records center will accept a tariff or contract filing delivered in person, by mail, fax, or electronic means. The commission records center will stamp a filing received on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, or after 5:00 p.m., Pacific time, as received on the next business day.
(2) In person or by mail.
(a) In order to be deemed received on a given day, the commission records center must receive an original and two copies of the filing(s) and a transmittal letter by 5:00 p.m., Pacific time.
(b) A filing delivered by mail must be free from all charges for postage. The commission records center will return any postage-due filing to the sender.
(3) Fax filing.
(a) The commission records center must receive an original and two copies of the filing the following business day.
(b) The commission will use the date and time the fax filing is received and printed at the commission records center as the official file date.
(c) The commission records center must receive a faxed filing in its entirety by 5:00 p.m., Pacific time, Monday through Friday, except on state holidays, to be considered received on that business day.
(4) Electronic filing.
(a) An electronic filing must conform to commission procedures for electronic filing.
(b) After accepting an electronic filing, the commission records center will return an electronic mail message noting the receipt date.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.36.010, 80.36.110, 80.36.320, 80.36.330, 80.36.333, 80.36.338, 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 07-08-027 (Docket UT-060676, General Order R-540), § 480-80-031, filed 3/27/07, effective 4/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-031, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


II. TARIFFS AND CONTRACTS: UTILITIES

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Tariff requirements.

(1) A utility that is required to have a tariff on file with the commission must file and maintain its tariff(s) as required in the RCW and WAC.
(2)(a) A utility that provides more than one kind of service, such as gas, electric, or water, must file a separate tariff for each service type.
(b) Each tariff must have an official designation number, printed as WN U-number. Subsequent tariff designations must be sequentially numbered in ascending order.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-101, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Tariff content.

The tariff must include:
(1) Title page. The first sheet of the tariff must contain the following information:
(a) Tariff number;
(b) The canceled tariff number, when applicable;
(c) The types of services covered by the tariff;
(d) An identification of the territory to which the tariff applies;
(e) Effective date of the sheet; and
(f) The complete name, address, phone number, unified business identifier (UBI) number, and if available, the mail address and web page address of the issuing utility.
(2) Index or table of contents. The second section of the tariff must be updated, when applicable, whenever a tariff sheet is added, revised, or canceled. It must include:
(a) Tariff number;
(b) Name of the utility issuing the tariff;
(c) Effective date of the revised index or table of contents sheet; and
(d) A complete and accurate list of the contents of the tariff.
(3) Legend of symbols. This section must identify all symbols used in the tariff to identify changes resulting from the filing of the specific sheet change. The list must include the required symbols and their meanings, and any other utility-specific symbol with its meaning, consistent with the requirements identified in WAC 480-80-105(4).
(4) Rules section. The rules section sets forth the conditions governing services under the tariff.
(a) The rules section must include the following, when applicable:
(i) Application for service;
(ii) Definition of service;
(iii) Reconnection charge;
(iv) Service connection;
(v) Installation of meters;
(vi) Distribution main or line extension unless specified in a rate schedule;
(vii) Responsibility for, and maintenance of, distribution plant and service lines;
(viii) Access to premises;
(ix) Interruptions to service;
(x) Bills;
(xi) Deposits;
(xii) Delinquent accounts;
(xiii) Discontinuance of service; and
(xiv) The method the utility will use to give notice to its customers of changes within the limits of a banded rate.
(b) Gas companies must also include the requirements set out in:
(i) WAC 480-90-233 (Purchased gas adjustment) (may be included in rules section or rates section);
(ii) WAC 480-90-303 (Heating value of gas); and
(iii) WAC 480-90-343 (Statement of meter test procedures).
(c) Electric companies must also include the requirements set out in WAC 480-100-343 (Statement of meter test procedures).
(d) Rules for specific services may be included in either the rate schedule section or the rules section.
(5) Rate schedule section.
(a) Rate schedule sheets must include the following, when applicable:
(i) Schedule number;
(ii) A title that accurately describes the service;
(iii) Availability;
(iv) The rates to be paid for the service;
(v) Any special terms or conditions associated with the service or the calculation of rates to be paid for the service.
(b) Telecommunications companies not classified as competitive must also provide the following information, when applicable, based upon the type of service offered:
(i) Exchange service rate schedules that include:
(A) Primary rate schedules;
(B) Private branch exchange rate schedules;
(C) Miscellaneous rate schedules; and
(D) Exchange area maps.
(ii) Inter-exchange service rate schedules that include:
(A) Basic rate schedules;
(B) Supplementary rate schedules; and
(C) List of toll points.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-102, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Tariff format.

(1) Tariff sheet format.
(a) A utility must clearly print or type all tariffs on eight and one-half inch by eleven inch paper, with at least one-half inch margins on each side.
(b) The tariff sheet must include a blank space at least two inches wide and one and one-half inches high in the upper right hand corner of the sheet for commission use.
(c) Tariff sheets filed electronically must meet the requirements set forth in the applicable commission procedures.
(2) Sheet requirements. Each tariff sheet must specify:
(a) The designated tariff number;
(b) The tariff sheet revision number;
(c) The name of the utility issuing the tariff; and
(d) The effective date.
(3) Sheet numbering. Each tariff sheet must have a unique sheet number.
(a) The utility must designate the initial tariff sheet as the "original sheet."
(b) All subsequent revisions must be in sequential order and indicate the cancellation of the superseded sheet as follows:
On the first revision, designate the sheet as:
FIRST (or 1st) REVISION OF SHEET
CANCELING
ORIGINAL SHEET
On the second revision, designate the sheet as:
SECOND (or 2nd) REVISION OF SHEET
CANCELING
FIRST REVISION OF SHEET
(c) Each tariff revision sheet must use consecutive revision numbers and indicate the cancellation of the superseded sheet.
(d) A utility may reuse revision numbers assigned to sheets that were rejected or withdrawn for subsequent tariff changes.
(e) A utility may not reuse sheet numbers assigned to tariff sheets that are canceled and removed from the tariff during the life of the tariff unless the utility specifies that the sheet is reserved for future use.
(f) A utility may assign sheet numbers to sheets intended for future use.
(4) Authorizing signature.
(a) When the tariff sheets are submitted without a signature, the utility must include a statement in the transmittal letter certifying that the submitting person has authority to issue tariff revisions on behalf of the utility; or
(b) When the tariff sheets are submitted with a signature, such signature constitutes a certification that the person signing the tariff sheet has the authority to issue the tariff sheets on behalf of the utility.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-103, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Transmittal letter.

A utility must submit a transmittal letter with all tariff and contract filings. The transmittal letter must:
(1) Identify all new tariffs or contracts, or identify the tariff or contract changes;
(2) Explain in understandable terms why the tariff or contract filing is being submitted;
(3) Specify the changes requested in clear and concise terms and define any acronyms used;
(4) Refer to the commonly used name of the service, the advice number, if known, and the docket number, if applicable;
(5) Include the advice number if the utility uses consecutively numbered advice letters;
(6) Describe the general effect of, and reasons for, tariff or contract filings involving only text changes;
(7) Describe which services are affected, and the dollar amount and percentage of increase or decrease if the filing is a rate change. If a combination of changes is filed (i.e., increases and decreases), each change should be described, as well as the net effect on company revenues; and
(8) If the utility does not include an authorizing signature on the tariff sheets, include a statement certifying that the submitting person has authority to issue tariff revisions on behalf of the utility.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-104, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Tariff filing instructions.

(1) A tariff filing must:
(a) Comply with statutory notice requirements;
(b) Specify the requested effective date of the tariff sheet;
(c) Include an original and two copies of each tariff sheet unless it is filed electronically; and
(d) Be accompanied by a transmittal letter as set forth in WAC 480-80-104.
(2) Tariff filings must comply with the requirements set forth in chapter 480-07 WAC, where applicable.
(3) The tariff filing must include information sufficient to determine that the proposed tariff is fair, just, and reasonable.
(4) Tariff symbols. Each time a tariff sheet(s) is revised, a utility must code all changes with the tariff symbol that best reflects the purpose and effect of the change. A utility:
(a) Must locate the symbols on the right hand side of the changed text directly across from the change;
(b) Must use the following list of symbols to signify:
D - Discontinued rate, service, regulation, or condition;
N - New rate, service, regulation, condition, or sheet;
I - A rate increase;
R - A rate reduction;
C - Changed condition or regulation;
K - That material has been transferred to another sheet in the tariff. (A footnote is required on the tariff sheet to identify the material's new sheet number);
M - That material has been transferred from another sheet in the tariff. (A footnote is required on the tariff sheet to identify the material's former sheet number);
T - A change in text for clarification;
O - no change. (This symbol is discretionary unless specifically requested by the commission); and
(c) May use additional symbols for other purposes when it has identified the symbols in its tariff as provided for in WAC 480-80-102(3).
(5) A utility must not give effect to revised tariff sheets until the commission approves the tariff filing by issuing an order or the new or changed provisions become effective by operation of law.
(6) When a tariff sheet(s) becomes effective, the commission will return one copy of the transmittal letter and one copy of each tariff sheet to the utility marked with the receipt date.
(7) The commission may require a utility to refile the tariff in its entirety should circumstances warrant it.
(8) If the commission issues an order directing a utility to refile all or a portion of its tariff, the utility must refile, marking each affected sheet with the docket number.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-80-105, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-105, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Substitute tariff filings.

(1) A utility may file substitute tariff sheets within a pending tariff filing if:
(a) There is no material change to the terms and conditions of service contained in the pending tariff sheet. This restriction does not apply to changes made to address commission concerns with the filing;
(b) The change does not increase the rates contained in the pending tariff sheet; or
(c) The change is to make typographical corrections to the pending tariff sheet.
(2) The filing must include a transmittal letter as set forth in WAC 480-80-104. The substitute filing must include the notation "Do Not Redocket."
(3) The commission retains discretion to reject any substitute tariff sheets where doing so is in the public interest.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-111, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Banded rate tariff filings.

(1) Telecommunications companies not classified as competitive. Telecommunications companies not classified as competitive may file banded rate tariffs. The filings must, at a minimum, be accompanied with the following:
(a) A statement supporting the use of a banded rate tariff rather than a tariff with fixed rates;
(b) A verifiable cost-of-service study supporting the contention that the minimum rate in the banded rate tariff covers the cost of the service. Costs will be determined under a long-run incremental cost analysis, including, as part of the incremental cost, the price charged to other telecommunications companies for any essential function used to provide the service, or any other commission-approved cost method; and
(c) Information detailing the potential effect on revenue of the proposed banded rate tariff range, as well as the effect on revenue of the current or proposed rate.
(2) Gas and electric companies. Gas and electric companies may file banded rate tariffs for any nonresidential gas or electric service that is subject to effective competition from energy suppliers not regulated by the commission. When a gas or electric company files for a banded rate tariff, the filings must, at a minimum, be accompanied with the following:
(a) A statement supporting the use of a banded rate tariff rather than a tariff with fixed rates;
(b) A verifiable cost-of-service study supporting the contention that the minimum rate in the banded rate tariff covers all costs resulting from providing the service and provides a contribution to fixed costs; and
(c) Information detailing the potential effect on revenue of the proposed banded rate tariff range, as well as the effect on revenue of the current or proposed rate.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-112, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Tariff changes with statutory notice.

(1) The statutory notice periods for tariff changes are:
(a) The commission must receive tariff changes not less than thirty days in advance of the requested effective date as required by RCW 80.28.060 and 80.36.110 (1)(a);
(b) The commission must receive telecommunications tariff changes that reduce rates with no offsetting rate increases not less than ten days in advance of the requested effective date, as required by RCW 80.36.110 (2)(a). If a company makes a filing pursuant to this subsection, it may not file for an increase to any rate, charge, rental, or toll to recover the revenue deficit that results from the decrease for a period of one year.
(2) The statutory notice period begins on the date the commission receives the tariff filing, in accordance with WAC 480-80-031.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. WSR 03-22-046 (Docket No. A-030832, General Order No. R-509), § 480-80-121, filed 10/29/03, effective 11/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-121, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Tariff changes with less than statutory notice.

(1) The commission may allow tariff changes to become effective with less than the statutory notice (LSN) period specified in WAC 480-80-121(1) when the utility provides good cause. A utility filing for LSN treatment may use an LSN form provided by the commission, or may submit a letter that includes the following:
(a) Utility information:
(i) Name and address of utility;
(ii) Telephone number, email address, and fax number; and
(iii) Name of contact person for the filing.
(b) Tariff identification information:
(i) Number of the tariff being amended;
(ii) Title of the tariff item(s) being amended, if applicable; and
(iii) Number of the tariff sheet being amended.
(c) Concise description of the changes being proposed;
(d) Reason(s) for requesting LSN handling;
(e) Effective date requested; and
(f) If the utility does not include an authorizing signature on the tariff sheets, a statement certifying that the submitting person has authority to issue tariff changes on behalf of the utility.
(2) A utility requesting LSN must file tariff sheets with an effective date that reflects the required statutory notice period.
(3) If the LSN request is granted, the commission will issue an order directing that the tariff sheets be revised to reflect the authorized LSN effective date.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. WSR 03-22-046 (Docket No. A-030832, General Order No. R-509), § 480-80-122, filed 10/29/03, effective 11/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-122, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Tariff changes that do not require statutory notice.

(1) A utility must file with the commission tariff changes that do not require statutory notice at least one day before the effective date.
(2) The filing must include a transmittal letter as set forth in WAC 480-80-104 (Transmittal letter).
(3) Tariff changes that do not require statutory notice include:
(a) Initial tariffs filed by a newly regulated utility;
(b) A filing for a service not previously contained within a regulated utility's existing tariff;
(c) A change to a telecommunications tariff not affecting the rates or charges paid by customers;
(d) A change to a tariff, other than a telecommunications tariff, that does not affect the public; and
(e) A change in a banded rate when notice to customers has been or will be given in accordance with tariff rules applicable to the service.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 05-03-031 (Docket No. UT 040015, General Order No. R-516), § 480-80-123, filed 1/10/05, effective 2/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-123, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Failure to provide statutory notice.

Except as provided under WAC 480-80-122, a tariff filing issued without the required statutory notice to the commission and the public has the same status as if the tariff filing had not been issued. A utility must give full statutory notice on any reissued tariff filing. The commission will promptly notify the utility in writing when a tariff filing is rejected for failure to provide statutory notice, but failure to notify the utility will not affect the status of the tariff filing.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-124, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Telecommunications promotional offering.

(1) Any telecommunications tariff filing that makes a promotional offering becomes effective on the later of the effective date stated in the tariff or the date it is filed with the commission.
(2) For purposes of this section, a promotional offering is a telecommunications tariff that, for a period of up to ninety days, waives or reduces charges or conditions of service for existing or new subscribers for the purpose of retaining or increasing the number of customers who subscribe to or use a service.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. WSR 03-22-046 (Docket No. A-030832, General Order No. R-509), § 480-80-126, filed 10/29/03, effective 11/29/03.]


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Withdrawing a tariff filing.

When withdrawing a filing, a utility must submit a letter that includes the following:
(1) The name and address of the utility;
(2) Docket number;
(3) Advice number, if applicable;
(4) The name of the contact person for the withdrawal;
(5) An explanation of why it is requesting the withdrawal; and
(6) A statement certifying that the submitting person has authority to withdraw the filing on behalf of the utility.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-131, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Rejecting tariff changes.

The commission will reject any tariff change that reflects retroactive rate treatment. The commission may reject any tariff change that does not comply with commission rules.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-132, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Tariff adoption notice.

(1) A utility must file a tariff adoption notice with the commission when either of the following changes affects an existing tariff:
(a) Transfer of the operating control or ownership; or
(b) Utility name change.
(2) The acquiring utility must file the tariff adoption notice if there is a change in ownership or operating control. The surviving utility must file the tariff adoption notice if there is a name change.
(3) Content of the tariff adoption notice must contain, at a minimum, the following:
(Name of Utility) adopts and makes its own in every respect all tariffs, supplements and amendments filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission by (Name of Previous Utility or Prior Name of the Utility) prior to (Date).
(4) The tariff adoption notice may be made effective on one day's notice.
(5) In the event of a change in control or ownership, as described above, the utility adopting the tariff must file to incorporate the adopted tariff in its own tariff within sixty days of the date of the filing of the adoption notice. In the event of a name change the time limit is one year.
(6) Until the utility that adopted a tariff refiles the tariff in its own name, all changes after the adoption must include:
(a) The name of the utility whose tariff was adopted at the top of the sheet; and
(b) The name of the utility that adopted the tariff at the bottom of the sheet.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-133, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Discontinuing a tariffed service or services.

When discontinuing a service or services, a utility must file to cancel the applicable tariff sheets in the same manner as required by tariff filing instructions set forth in WAC 480-80-105. The commission will handle discontinuation filings in the same manner and in accordance with the same provisions governing all other tariff filings.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-134, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Service contract.

(1) A utility may use service contracts when its tariff requires certain assurances from the customer for a specific service level such as a commitment to a minimum period of service.
(2) If the utility chooses to use service contracts, the utility must provide the commission with samples of the service contracts.
(a) Gas, electric, and water companies must provide the commission with samples of all service contracts currently in use.
(b) Telecommunications companies not classified as competitive must provide the commission with samples of current service contracts within five days after a request by the commission.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-141, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Special contracts for telecommunications companies not classified as competitive.

(1) Contracts to be filed. Telecommunications companies not classified as competitive must file with the commission:
(a) All contracts for retail sale to end-use customers of intrastate telecommunications services not classified as competitive that:
(i) State rates, charges, prices, terms, or conditions that are not consistent with any existing tariff; or
(ii) Provide for telecommunications services not specifically addressed in the existing tariffs.
(b) Any significant modification of a previously executed contract will be treated as a new contract.
(c) A service order made pursuant to a filed contract is not itself a contract or contract amendment and need not be filed with the commission.
(2) Duration. All contracts must be for a stated time period.
(3) Ratemaking disclaimer. Unless otherwise provided by the commission, approval of contracts will not be determinative with respect to the expenses and revenues of the company for subsequent ratemaking considerations.
(4) Types of telecommunications contracts. The following types of telecommunications contracts have special or unique features, effective dates, and requirements:
(a) Federal, state, and local government "firm bid" contracts are governed under subsection (5) of this section.
(b) School, library, and rural health care (RHC) provider contracts entered into pursuant to 47 C.F.R., Part 54, are governed under subsection (6) of this section.
(c) All other retail contracts are governed under subsection (7) of this section.
summary comparison of the different
types of retail contracts
Subsection
Contract Type
When to File
Effective Date
(5)
Federal, State, and Local Firm Bid
no later than fifteen days after acceptance
when filed or later as specified
(6)
47 C.F.R. Part 54; Schools, Libraries, and RHCs
no later than fifteen days after acceptance
when filed or later as specified
(7)
All other retail contracts
no later than thirty days prior to the proposed effective date
at least thirty days after filing
(5) Federal, state, and local government "firm bid" contracts - filing requirements and effective dates. Where a government agency asserts its authority to solicit a firm offer of services, and a contract subject to this section is submitted in response to that solicitation, the noncompetitive telecommunications company must file the contract with the commission no later than fifteen days after acceptance. The filing must include the same documentation as required for approval by subsection (7)(b) of this section and, if applicable, subsection (8) of this section. The contract will become effective at the time specified in the contract, but not earlier than when filed with the commission.
(6) School, library, and RHC provider contracts - filing requirements and effective dates. A telecommunications company that enters into a contract to provide service to a school, library, or RHC provider, as part of the federal universal service program, must file the contract with the commission no later than fifteen days after acceptance by the administrator of the federal universal service program. The filing must include the same documentation as required for approval by subsection (7)(b) of this section and, if applicable, subsection (8) of this section. The contract will become effective at the time specified in the contract, but not earlier than when filed with the commission.
(7) All other retail contracts - standard filing requirements and effective dates.
(a) Contracts must be filed with the commission not less than thirty days before the proposed effective date of the contract.
(b) Each application filed for commission approval of a contract must:
(i) Include a complete copy of the proposed contract;
(ii) Show that the contract meets the requirements of RCW 80.36.170 (Prohibiting unreasonable preference) and RCW 80.36.180 (Prohibiting rate discrimination);
(iii) Demonstrate, at a minimum, that the contract charges cover the company's cost of providing the service. Costs will be determined under a long-run incremental cost analysis, including as part of the incremental cost, the price charged by the offering company to other telecommunications companies for any essential function used to provide the service, or any other commission-approved cost method.
(iv) Summarize the basis of the charge(s) proposed in the contract and explain the derivation of the proposed charge(s) including all cost computations involved; and
(v) Indicate the basis for using a contract rather than a filed tariff for the specific service involved.
(c) Contracts will become effective on the effective date stated on the contract or thirty days after the filing date, whichever occurs later, unless suspended or rejected by the commission. The commission may approve an earlier effective date if requested by the company, in which event the contract shall not become effective on a date that precedes commission approval. A request for an earlier effective date must include a complete explanation of why an earlier effective date is appropriate.
(8) Confidentiality. Filings under this section may be submitted with portions designated "confidential" pursuant to WAC 480-07-160. However, any filing that designates as "confidential" the essential terms and conditions will be rejected by the commission as not in compliance with the public inspection requirement of RCW 80.36.150(1). Essential terms and conditions are:
(a) Nature, characteristics, and quantity of the service provided;
(b) Duration of the contract, including the stated effective date, ending date, and any options to renew;
(c) Charge(s) for service, including minimum charge provisions; and
(d) Geographic location(s), such as exchange or city, where service will be provided.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-80-142, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-142, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]


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Special contracts for gas, electric, and water companies.

(1) Contracts to be filed. Gas, electric, and water companies must file with the commission all contracts for the retail sale of regulated utility services to end-use customers that:
(a) State charges or conditions that do not conform to the company's existing tariff; or
(b) Provide for utility services not specifically addressed in the gas, electric, or water company's existing tariffs.
(2) Any significant modification of a previously executed contract will be treated as a new contract for purposes of this section.
(3) Essential terms and conditions of all contracts filed pursuant to this section are considered a part of the gas, electric, or water company's filed tariffs and are subject to enforcement, supervision, regulation, control, and public inspection as such.
(4) Filing and effective dates. The contract will become effective on the effective date stated in the contract or thirty days after the filing date, whichever occurs later, unless suspended or rejected by the commission. The commission may approve an earlier effective date if requested by the company, in which event the contract shall not become effective on a date that precedes commission approval. A request for an earlier effective date must include a complete explanation of why an earlier effective date is appropriate.
(5) Each application filed for commission approval of a contract must:
(a) Include a complete copy of the proposed contract;
(b) Show that the contract meets the requirements of RCW 80.28.090 (Prohibiting unreasonable preference) and RCW 80.28.100 (Prohibiting rate discrimination);
(c) Demonstrate, at a minimum, that the contract charges recover all costs resulting from providing the service during its term, and, in addition, provide a contribution to the gas, electric, or water company's fixed costs;
(d) Summarize the basis of the charge(s) proposed in the contract and explain the derivation of the proposed charge(s) including all cost computations involved; and
(e) Indicate the basis for using a contract rather than a filed tariff for the specific service involved. If the basis for using a contract is the availability of an alternative service provider, identify that provider.
(6) All contracts must be for a stated time period, except for contracts for water line extensions. The commission may approve terms and conditions that prescribe the charge(s) to be applied during the time period, if such charge(s) are found to be appropriate. Unless otherwise provided by the commission, such approval will not be determinative with respect to the expenses and revenues of the utility for subsequent ratemaking considerations.
(7) Filings under this section may be submitted with portions designated "confidential" pursuant to WAC 480-07-160. However, any filing that designates the essential terms and conditions of the contract as "confidential" shall be rejected by the commission as not in compliance with the public inspection requirement of RCW 80.28.050. Essential terms and conditions are:
(a) Identity of the customer;
(b) Nature and characteristics of the service provided, including interruptible, firm, or peak delivery;
(c) Duration of the contract, including any options to renew;
(d) Charge(s) for service, including minimum charge provisions;
(e) Geographic location where service will be provided; and
(f) Additional obligations specified in the contract, if any.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-80-143, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-143, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]