WAC 480-30-096   Certificates, application filings, general.  (1) A company must submit its certificate application on forms provided by the commission.

     (2) Applications must include all requested information, attachments, signed statements, and filing fees.

     (a) The commission may reject or defer consideration of an application until the applicant provides all required information;

     (b) The commission may reject or defer consideration of an application until the applicant pays any outstanding fees, fines, or penalties; or

     (c) The commission may reject or dismiss an application if it includes false, misleading, or incomplete information.

     (3) Applications for auto transportation certificate authority must include, but are not limited to:

     (a) A complete description of the proposed service including the line, route, or service territory described in terms such as streets, avenues, roads, highways, townships, ranges, cities, towns, counties, or other geographic descriptions;

     (b) A map of the proposed line, route, or service territory that meets the standards described in WAC 480-30-051;

     (c) A statement of the applicant's assets and liabilities;

     (d) A proposed tariff and time schedule;

     (e) A statement of conditions that justify the proposed service;

     (f) Ridership and revenue forecasts for the first twelve months of operation;

     (g) A pro forma balance sheet and income statement for first twelve months of operation;

     (h) A list of equipment to be used in providing the proposed service; and

     (i) A statement of the applicant's prior experience and familiarity with the statutes and rules that govern the operations it proposes.

     (4) The provisions of this rule do not apply to applications for auto transportation company certificate authority to provide intrastate service over an interstate regular route under a federal grant of authority. Refer to WAC 480-30-101.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.12.050, 81.68.030, and 81.70.270. 06-13-006 (General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497), § 480-30-096, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06.]