WAC 468-550-010   Purpose.  This chapter is adopted to comply with 49 CFR Part 659 and RCW 81.104.115 which requires the state of Washington to oversee the system safety program and the security and emergency preparedness plans of rail fixed guideway systems (RFGS) not regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration. These rules prescribe the system safety and security criteria to be met by RFGS and are intended to improve the safety and security of RFGS in Washington state.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 81.104.115. 08-15-078, § 468-550-010, filed 7/15/08, effective 8/15/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.06.120. 98-19-052, § 468-550-010, filed 9/15/98, effective 10/16/98.]