Upon initiation of a project containing a proposed turnback, the department shall request design concurrence from the local agency through the turnback agreement system.

Design concurrence shall consist of the local agency's review and approval of the proposed design standards and elements to be applied within the designated turnback areas.

The local agency shall be provided with a minimum comment period of 14 calendar days to review and provide comments on the proposed design concurrence.

Following the conclusion of the comment period, design concurrence shall be digitally signed by the local agency and the department within the turnback agreement system.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 39.33.010, 47.12.063, 47.12.080, and 47.24.020. WSR 26-09-078, s 468-712-041, filed 4/14/26, effective 5/15/26.]