WUTC National Sword Update December 5th, 2018 Kyle Murphy Legislative and Policy Advisor

Vision & Values The UTC is recognized for its excellence and integrity as a regulatory agency. And as a great place to work. Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Accountability

Jay Balasbas Commissioner UTC 101 Established in 1905 as the Railroad Commission. Three commissioners, appointed by Governor and confirmed by state Senate for 6-year terms. Law requires political balance. Dave Danner Chairman Ann Rendahl Commissioner Jay Balasbas Commissioner

UTC 101 Regulate rates and services of investor-owned or private utility and transportation companies. Transportation companies includes solid waste collection companies. Public safety role over hazardous pipelines, transportation, and rail safety.

UTC 101 Ensure utility and transportation services are safe, available, and reliable Establish rates that are fair, just, reasonable, and sufficient. Serve as watchdog for enforcing consumer protection and public safety rules for regulated companies. RCW 80.01.030; RCW 80.28.010

Regulated Industries Energy Telecom Water Motor Carrier, Garbage and Recycling Residential Movers

UTC 101 176 FTE 2017-2019 Budget - $71.5M

Letter to the Counties Recycling Cost Impacts

These guidelines are prepared pursuant to RCW 70.95.090, which states:   "Each county and city comprehensive solid waste management plan shall include the following: An assessment of the plan's impact on the costs of solid waste collection. The assessment shall be prepared in conformance with guidelines established by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC or Commission). The Commission shall cooperate with the Washington state association of counties and the association of Washington cities in establishing such guidelines. The cost assessment is a comprehensive, system-wide review of a solid waste plan's costs. Considers the dollar impact on ratepayers of the plan’s recommendations, and provides sufficient information to estimate future rate levels.

Letter to the Counties – Recycling Does NOT set county recycling policy. Seeks to assess the costs to ratepayers of any recycling policy the county selects. Creates Transparency. Staff Implementation Process: Currently updating Plan, Adding proposed additional information requirements, Will seek involvement from the industry along with counties and cities.

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