Section 173-455-050. Carbon dioxide mitigation program fees.

(1) Statutory authorization. RCW 70.94.892 authorizes the department to determine, assess, and collect fees sufficient to cover costs to review and approve or deny the carbon dioxide mitigation plan components of an order of approval. The order of approval will specify costs to monitor conformance related to the carbon dioxide mitigation plan.

(2) Fees. The fees for the carbon dioxide mitigation program are described in this section and listed in the table below. The fees listed are added to the fees established in WAC 173-455-120, when the carbon dioxide mitigation plan requirements are triggered.

1	Estimated using an EE3 per hour rate with a cap.
2	Small fee primarily to check math and that the source is using an EFSEC approved qualified organization.
3	Estimated EE3 per hour rate to check that the credits purchased will be verifiable and from a reputable trading or marketing organization.
4	Estimated using an EE3 per hour rate.
5	Same as rationale for 2 above.
6	Verify and confirm credits with the trading or marketing organization.

(3) The department or authority may use RCW 70.94.085 to structure a cost-reimbursement agreement with the applicant.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.94.181, [70.94.]152, [70.94.]331, [70.94.]650, [70.94.]745, [70.94.]892. WSR 07-11-018 (Order 06-14), § 173-455-050, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07.]

RCW 70.94.181, [70.94.]152, [70.94.]331, [70.94.]650, [70.94.]745, [70.94.]892. WSR 07-11-018 (Order 06-14), § 173-455-050, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07.

Rules

173-455-120,