Section 480-07-300. Scope of Part III.

(1) Scope. The rules in this subpart apply to all adjudicative proceedings described in this chapter, except to the extent of any conflict with special rules that govern general rate proceedings (subpart B of this chapter) or abbreviated adjudicative proceedings (subpart C of this chapter). An "adjudicative proceeding," for purposes of this chapter, is a proceeding in which an opportunity for hearing is required by statute or constitutional right before or after the commission enters an order, or as to which the commission voluntarily enters an adjudication, and as defined and described in chapter 34.05 RCW.

(2) Examples of adjudicative proceedings before the commission. The following are examples of proceedings that are adjudicative proceedings for purposes of this chapter, if set for hearing:

(a) Formal complaint proceedings commenced pursuant to RCW 80.04.110 or 81.04.110.

(b) General rate proceedings.

(c) Applications for authority (e.g., certificates, licenses, and permits).

(d) Petitions for enforcement of interconnection agreements.

(e) Objections to closures of highway-railroad grade crossings.

(f) Declaratory order proceedings.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-07-300, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04.]

RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-07-300, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04.