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WA Rev Code § 81.104.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.104 - High Capacity Transportation Systems.|81.104.090 - Department of transportation responsibilities—Funding of planning projects.

RCW 81.104.090 Department of transportation responsibilities—Funding of planning projects.The department of transportation shall be responsible for distributing amounts appropriated from the *high capacity transportation account, which shall be allocated by the department of transportation based on criteria in subsection (2) of this section. The department shall assemble and participate in a committee comprised of transit agencies eligible to receive funds from the *high capacity transportation account for the purpose of reviewing fund applications.(1) State *high capacity transportation account funds may provide up to eighty percent matching assistance for high capacity transportation planning efforts.(2) Authorizations for state funding for high capacity transportation planning projects shall be subject to the following criteria:(a) Conformance with the designated regional transportation planning organization's regional transportation plan;(b) Local matching funds;(c) Demonstration of projected improvement in regional mobility;(d) Conformance with planning requirements prescribed in RCW 81.104.100, and if five hundred thousand dollars or more in state funding is requested, conformance with the requirements of RCW 81.104.110; and(e) Establishment, through interlocal agreements, of a joint regional policy committee as defined in RCW 81.104.030 or 81.104.040.(3) The department of transportation shall provide general review and monitoring of the system and project planning process prescribed in RCW 81.104.100.[ 1995 c 269 § 2602; 1993 c 393 § 2; 1991 c 318 § 8; 1990 c 43 § 30.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 47.78.010, the high capacity transportation account, was repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 39.Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.Effective date—1993 c 393: See RCW 47.66.900.
WA Rev Code § 81.104.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.104 - High Capacity Transportation Systems.|81.104.120 - Commuter rail service—Voter approval.

RCW 81.104.120 Commuter rail service—Voter approval.(1) Transit agencies and regional transit authorities may operate or contract for commuter rail service where it is deemed to be a reasonable alternative transit mode. A reasonable alternative is one whose passenger costs per mile, including costs of trackage, equipment, maintenance, operations, and administration are equal to or less than comparable bus, entrained bus, trolley, or personal rapid transit systems.(2) A county may use funds collected under RCW 81.100.030 or 81.100.060 to contract with one or more transit agencies or regional transit authorities for planning, operation, and maintenance of commuter rail projects which: (a) Are consistent with the regional transportation plan; (b) have met the project planning and oversight requirements of RCW 81.104.100 and 81.104.110; and (c) have been approved by the voters within the service area of each transit agency or regional transit authority participating in the project. For transit agencies in counties adjoining state or international boundaries where the high capacity transportation system plan and financing plan propose a bistate or international high capacity transportation system, such voter approval shall be required from only those voters residing within the service area in the state of Washington. The phrase "approved by the voters" includes specific funding authorization for the commuter rail project.(3) The utilities and transportation commission shall maintain safety responsibility for passenger rail service operating on freight rail lines. Agencies providing passenger rail service on lines other than freight rail lines shall maintain safety responsibility for that service.[ 1993 c 428 § 2; 1992 c 101 § 24; 1990 c 43 § 33.]
WA Rev Code § 81.104.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.104 - High Capacity Transportation Systems.|81.104.130 - Financial responsibility.

RCW 81.104.130 Financial responsibility.Agencies providing high capacity transportation service shall determine optimal debt-to-equity ratios, establish capital and operations allocations, and establish fare-box recovery return policy.[ 1990 c 43 § 34.]
WA Rev Code § 81.104.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.104 - High Capacity Transportation Systems.|81.104.150 - Employer tax.

RCW 81.104.150 Employer tax.Cities that operate transit systems, county transportation authorities, metropolitan municipal corporations, public transportation benefit areas, high capacity transportation corridor areas, and regional transit authorities may submit an authorizing proposition to the voters and if approved may impose an excise tax of up to two dollars per month per employee on all employers located within the applicable jurisdiction, measured by the number of full-time equivalent employees, solely for the purpose of providing high capacity transportation service. The rate of tax shall be approved by the voters. This tax may not be imposed by: (1) A transit agency or high capacity transportation corridor area when the county within which it is located is imposing an excise tax pursuant to RCW 81.100.030; or (2) a regional transit authority when any county within the authority's boundaries is imposing an excise tax pursuant to RCW 81.100.030. The agency or high capacity transportation corridor area imposing the tax authorized in this section may provide for exemptions from the tax to such educational, cultural, health, charitable, or religious organizations as it deems appropriate.[ 2009 c 280 § 3; 1992 c 101 § 26; 1990 c 43 § 41.]
WA Rev Code § 81.104.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.104 - High Capacity Transportation Systems.|81.104.175 - Property tax levy for regional transit authorities.

RCW 81.104.175 Property tax levy for regional transit authorities.(1) A regional transit authority that includes a county with a population of more than one million five hundred thousand may impose a regular property tax levy in an amount not to exceed twenty-five cents per thousand dollars of the assessed value of property in the regional transit authority district in accordance with the terms of this section.(2) Any tax imposed under this section must be used for the purpose of providing high capacity transportation service, as set forth in a proposition that is approved by a majority of the registered voters that vote on the proposition.(3) Property taxes imposed under this section may be imposed for the period of time required to pay the cost to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain the transit facilities set forth in the approved proposition. Property taxes pledged to repay bonds may be imposed at the pledged amount until the bonds are retired. After the bonds are retired, property taxes authorized under this section must be:(a) Reduced to the level required to operate and maintain the regional transit authority's transit facilities; or(b) Terminated, unless the taxes have been extended by public vote.(4) The limitations in RCW 84.52.043 do not apply to the tax authorized in this section.(5) The limitation in RCW 84.55.010 does not apply to the first levy imposed under this section.(6) If a regional transit authority imposes the tax authorized under subsection (1) of this section, the authority may not receive any state grant funds provided in an omnibus transportation appropriations act except transit coordination grants created in chapter 11, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess.(7) Property taxes imposed under this section may not be imposed on less than a whole parcel.[ 2018 c 81 § 1; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 321.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 81: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 15, 2018]." [ 2018 c 81 § 2.]Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
WA Rev Code § 81.104.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.104 - High Capacity Transportation Systems.|81.104.180 - Pledge of revenues for bond retirement.

RCW 81.104.180 Pledge of revenues for bond retirement.Cities that operate transit systems, county transportation authorities, metropolitan municipal corporations, public transportation benefit areas, high capacity transportation corridor areas, and regional transit authorities are authorized to pledge revenues from the employer tax authorized by RCW 81.104.150, the taxes authorized by RCW 81.104.160, the sales and use tax authorized by RCW 81.104.170, and the property tax authorized by RCW 81.104.175, to retire bonds issued solely for the purpose of providing high capacity transportation service.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 327; 2009 c 280 § 6; 1992 c 101 § 29; 1990 c 43 § 44.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
WA Rev Code § 81.104.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.104 - High Capacity Transportation Systems.|81.104.190 - Contract for collection of taxes.

RCW 81.104.190 Contract for collection of taxes.Cities that operate transit systems, county transportation authorities, metropolitan municipal corporations, public transportation benefit areas, high capacity transportation corridor areas, and regional transit systems may contract with the state department of revenue or other appropriate entities for administration and collection of any tax authorized by RCW 81.104.150, 81.104.160, and 81.104.170.[ 2009 c 280 § 7; 1992 c 101 § 30; 1990 c 43 § 45.]
WA Rev Code § 81.104.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.104 - High Capacity Transportation Systems.|81.104.210 - High capacity transportation corridor areas—Issuance of bonds.

RCW 81.104.210 High capacity transportation corridor areas—Issuance of bonds.(1) To carry out the purposes of this chapter, a high capacity transportation corridor area may issue general obligation bonds, not to exceed an amount, together with any other outstanding nonvoter-approved general obligation indebtedness, equal to one and one-half percent of the value of the taxable property within the area, as the term "value of the taxable property" is defined in RCW 39.36.015. A high capacity transportation corridor area may also issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes only, together with any outstanding general obligation indebtedness, not to exceed an amount equal to five percent of the value of the taxable property within the area, as the term "value of the taxable property" is defined in RCW 39.36.015, when authorized by the voters of the area pursuant to Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution.(2) General obligation bonds with a maturity in excess of twenty-five years shall not be issued. The governing body of the high capacity transportation corridor area shall by resolution determine for each general obligation bond issue the amount, date, terms, conditions, denominations, maximum fixed or variable interest rate or rates, maturity or maturities, redemption rights, registration privileges, manner of execution, manner of sale, callable provisions, if any, covenants, and form, including registration as to principal and interest, registration as to principal only, or bearer. Registration may include, but not be limited to: (a) A book entry system of recording the ownership of a bond whether or not physical bonds are issued; or (b) recording the ownership of a bond together with the requirement that the transfer of ownership may only be effected by the surrender of the old bond and either the reissuance of the old bond or the issuance of a new bond to the new owner. Facsimile signatures may be used on the bonds and any coupons. Refunding general obligation bonds may be issued in the same manner as general obligation bonds are issued.(3) Whenever general obligation bonds are issued to fund specific projects or enterprises that generate revenues, charges, user fees, or special assessments, the high capacity transportation corridor area may specifically pledge all or a portion of the revenues, charges, user fees, or special assessments to refund the general obligation bonds. The high capacity transportation corridor area may also pledge any other revenues that may be available to the area.(4) In addition to general obligation bonds, a high capacity transportation corridor area may issue revenue bonds to be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.[ 2009 c 280 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 81.108.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.108 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Sites.|81.108.010 - Purpose.

RCW 81.108.010 Purpose.State and national policy directs that the management of low-level radioactive waste be accomplished by a system of interstate compacts and the development of regional disposal sites. The Northwest regional compact, comprised of the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, has as its disposal facility the low-level radioactive waste disposal site located near Richland, Washington. This site is expected to be the sole site for disposal of low-level radioactive waste for compact members effective January 1, 1993. Future closure of this site will require significant financial resources.Low-level radioactive waste is generated by essential activities and services that benefit the citizens of the state. Washington state's low-level radioactive waste disposal site has been used by the nation and the Northwest compact as a disposal site since 1965. The public has come to rely on access to this site for disposal of low-level radioactive waste, which requires separate handling from other solid and hazardous wastes. The price of disposing of low-level radioactive waste at the Washington state low-level radioactive waste disposal site is anticipated to increase when the federal low-level radioactive waste policy amendments act of 1985 is implemented and waste generated outside the Northwest compact states is excluded.When these events occur, to protect Washington and other Northwest compact states' businesses and services, such as electrical production, medical and university research, and private industries, upon which the public relies, there will be a need to regulate the rates charged by the operator of Washington's low-level radioactive waste disposal site. This chapter is adopted pursuant to section 8, chapter 21, Laws of 1990.[ 1991 c 272 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 81.108.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.108 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Sites.|81.108.020 - Definitions.

RCW 81.108.020 Definitions.Definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Commission" means the Washington utilities and transportation commission.(2) "Effective rate" means the highest permissible rate, calculated as the lowest contract rate plus an administrative fee, if applicable, determined pursuant to RCW 81.108.040.(3) "Extraordinary volume" means volumes of low-level radioactive waste delivered to a site caused by nonrecurring events, outside normal operations of a generator, that are in excess of twenty thousand cubic feet or twenty percent of the preceding year's total volume at such site, whichever is less.(4) "Extraordinary volume adjustment" means a mechanism that allocates the potential rate reduction benefits of an extraordinary volume between all generators and the generator responsible for such extraordinary volume as described in RCW 81.108.070.(5) "Generator" means a person, partnership, association, corporation, or any other entity whatsoever that, as a part of its activities, produces low-level radioactive waste.(6) "Inflation adjustment" means a mechanism that adjusts the maximum disposal rate by a percentage equal to the change in price levels in the preceding period, as measured by a common, verifiable price index as determined in RCW 81.108.040.(7) "Initial rate proceeding" means the proceeding described in RCW 81.108.040.(8) "Maximum disposal rate" means the rate described in RCW 81.108.050.(9) "Site" means a location, structure, or property used or to be used for the storage, treatment, or disposal of low-level radioactive waste for compensation within the state of Washington.(10) "Site operator" means a low-level radioactive waste site operating company as defined in RCW 81.04.010.(11) "Volume adjustment" means a mechanism that adjusts the maximum disposal rate in response to material changes in volumes of waste deposited at the site during the preceding period so as to provide a level of total revenues sufficient to recover the costs to operate and maintain the site.[ 1991 c 272 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 81.108.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.108 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Sites.|81.108.030 - Commission—Powers.

RCW 81.108.030 Commission—Powers.(1) The commission shall have jurisdiction over the sites and site operators as set forth in this chapter.(2)(a) The commission shall establish rates to be charged by site operators. In establishing the rates, the commission shall assure that they are fair, just, reasonable, and sufficient considering the value of the site operator's leasehold and license interests, the unique nature of its business operations, the site operator's liability associated with the site, its investment incurred over the term of its operations, and the rate of return equivalent to that earned by comparable enterprises. The rates shall only take effect following a finding that the site operator is a monopoly pursuant to RCW 81.108.100.(b) In exercising the power in this subsection the commission may use any standard, formula, method, or theory of valuation reasonably calculated to arrive at the objective of prescribing and authorizing fair, just, reasonable, and sufficient rates. The relation of site operator expenses to site operator revenues may be deemed the proper test of a reasonable return.(3) In all respects in which the commission has power and authority under this chapter, applications and complaints may be made and filed with it, process issued, hearings held, opinions, orders, and decisions made and filed, petitions for rehearing filed and acted upon, and petitions for review to the superior court filed therewith, appeals filed with the appellate courts of this state, considered and disposed of by said courts in the manner, under the conditions, and subject to the limitations, and with the effect specified in this title for public service companies generally.(4) At any time after January 1, 1992, the commission may: (a) Prescribe a system of accounts for site operators using as a starting point the existing system used by site operators; (b) audit the books of site operators; (c) obtain books and records from site operators; (d) assess penalties; and (e) require semiannual reports regarding the results of operations for the site.(5) The commission may adopt rules necessary to carry out its functions under this chapter.[ 1991 c 272 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 81.108.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.108 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Sites.|81.108.040 - Rates—Initial determination—Fees.

RCW 81.108.040 Rates—Initial determination—Fees.(1) On or before March 1, 1992, site operators shall file a request with the commission to establish an initial maximum disposal rate. The filing shall include, at a minimum, testimony, exhibits, workpapers, summaries, annual reports, cost studies, proposed tariffs, and other documents as required by the commission in rate cases generally under its jurisdiction.(2) After receipt of a request, the commission shall set the request for a hearing and require the site operator to provide for notice to all known customers that ship or deliver waste to the site. The proceedings before the commission shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW and rules of procedure established by the commission.(3) No later than January 1, 1993, the commission shall establish the initial maximum disposal rates that may be charged by site operators.(4) In the initial rate proceeding the commission also shall determine the factors necessary to calculate the inflation, volume, and extraordinary volume adjustments.(5) The commission also shall determine the administrative fee, which shall be a percentage or an amount that represents increased administrative costs associated with acceptance of small volumes of waste by a site operator. The administrative fee may be revised by the commission from time to time upon its own motion or upon the petition of an interested person.(6) The rates specified in this section shall only take effect following a finding that the site operator is a monopoly pursuant to RCW 81.108.100.[ 1991 c 272 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 81.108.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.108 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Sites.|81.108.060 - Contracted disposal rates—Waiver of provisions during state of emergency.

RCW 81.108.060 Contracted disposal rates—Waiver of provisions during state of emergency.(1) At any time, a site operator may contract with any person to provide a contract disposal rate lower than the maximum disposal rate.(2) A contract or contract amendment shall be submitted to the commission for approval at least thirty days before its effective date. The commission may approve the contract or suspend the contract and set it for hearing. If the commission takes no action within thirty days of filing, the contract or amendment shall go into effect according to its terms. Each contract filing shall be accompanied with documentation to show that the contract does not result in discrimination between generators receiving like and contemporaneous service under substantially similar circumstances and provides for the recovery of all costs associated with the provision of the service.(3) This section shall only take effect following a finding that the site operator is a monopoly pursuant to RCW 81.108.100.(4) During a state of emergency declared under RCW 43.06.010(12), the governor may waive or suspend the operation or enforcement of this section or any portion of this section or under any administrative rule, and issue any orders to facilitate the operation of state or local government or to promote and secure the safety and protection of the civilian population.[ 2008 c 181 § 412; 1991 c 272 § 7.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2008 c 181: See note following RCW 43.06.220.
WA Rev Code § 81.108.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.108 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Sites.|81.108.070 - Extraordinary volume adjustment.

RCW 81.108.070 Extraordinary volume adjustment.(1) In establishing the extraordinary volume adjustment, unless the site operator and generator of the extraordinary volume agree to a contract disposal rate, one-half of the extraordinary volume delivery shall be priced at the maximum disposal rate and one-half shall be priced at the site operator's incremental cost to receive the delivery. Such incremental cost shall be determined in the initial rate proceeding.(2) For purposes of the subsequent calculation of the volume adjustment, one-half of the total extraordinary volume shall be included in the calculation.(3) This section shall only take effect following a finding that the site operator is a monopoly pursuant to RCW 81.108.100.[ 1991 c 272 § 8.]