When the department initiates a new project that includes a proposed turnback, the department shall request the local agency enter into a turnback agreement by submitting a request through the turnback agreement system. A documentation package generated through the system shall be digitally signed by the head of the local agency or the agency's authorized designee. Turnback agreements are subject to the requirements of WAC 468-18-040.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 39.33.010, 47.12.063, 47.12.080, and 47.24.020. WSR 26-09-078, s 468-712-030, filed 4/14/26, effective 5/15/26.]