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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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 ; RCW

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

7. UTC 101
176 FTE
Budget - $71.5M

8. Letter to the Counties
Recycling Cost Impacts

12. 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.

13. 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.

15. Thank you
Questions?