WAC 468-550-050   Department procedures for reviewing, approving, and filing rail fixed guideway system safety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plans and inspections.  (1)(a) The department shall review each RFGS system safety program plans, and all subsequent revisions, for compliance with these rules and the standard, using the system safety checklist which includes:


Policy statement and authority for the plan
Description of purpose for the plan
Clearly stated goals for plan
Identifiable and attainable objectives
System description and organizational structure
The plan control and update procedures
Hazard identification and resolution process
Accidents, hazardous conditions and reporting and investigation procedures
Internal safety audit process
Facilities inspections (includes system equipment and rolling stock)
Maintenance audits and inspections (all systems and facilities)
Rules and procedures review
Training and certification reviews and audits
Emergency response planning, coordination and training
System modification review and concurrence process
Safety data acquisition and analysis
Interdepartmental and interagency coordination
Configuration management
Employee safety program
Hazardous materials program
Drug abuse and alcohol misuse programs
Contractor safety coordination
Procurement

     (b) The department shall provide written concurrence with the RFGS's system safety program plan or provide written comments to the RFGS specifying required changes. The RFGS shall revise its plan to incorporate the department's review comments, if any, within sixty days after receipt thereof, and resubmit its revised plan for review. After resolving issues arising in the review process, the department shall notify the RFGS of its concurrence with the plans. The plans and the department's concurrence shall be maintained by the department in a permanent file.

     (2)(a) The department shall review RFGS's security and emergency preparedness plan, and all subsequent revisions, for compliance with these rules and the standard, using the WSDOT security and emergency preparedness checklist which includes:


Policy statement for the plan
Purpose for the plan
Clearly stated goals and identifiable and attainable objectives
Scope of plan and system security program
Security and law enforcement functions that manage and support plan
Management authority which oversees the operation and management of the agency
Interface of the plan with local, state and federal authorities
Security acronyms and definitions
Background and history of agency's rail transit services
Organization charts and lines of authority
Description of passenger and ridership characteristics
Description of operations and services including operating environment
Description of how the plan integrates with other plans including the SSPP
Current security conditions
Capabilities and practices
Identification of person(s) responsible for establishing SEPP policy and developing and approving plan
Identification of person(s) responsible for the management of the SEPP program
Listings of the SEPP related responsibilities of individuals working within the security function
Description of equipment used to support implementation of the plan
Description of training, exercises, and procedures in place to ensure employee proficiency and readiness
Description of activities to identify threats and vulnerabilities and to access their likely impacts
Response strategies for prioritizing vulnerabilities
Identification and schedule of tasks to be performed for implementing the plan
Description of methods for evaluating the effectiveness of the plan
Process for reviewing and revising the plan and for implementing any revisions

     (b) The department shall provide written concurrence with the RFGS's security and emergency preparedness plan or provide written comments to the RFGS specifying required changes. The RFGS shall revise its plan to incorporate the department's review comments, if any, within sixty days after receipt thereof, and resubmit its revised plan for review. After resolving issues arising in the review process, the department shall notify the RFGS of its concurrence with the plan. The plan and the department's concurrence shall be maintained by the department in a permanent file.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 81.104.115. 08-15-078, § 468-550-050, filed 7/15/08, effective 8/15/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.06.120. 98-19-052, § 468-550-050, filed 9/15/98, effective 10/16/98.]