1. (1) The turnback agreement shall specify at a minimum:

   1. (a) The turnback area right of way plan;
   2. (b) Any necessary work or improvements to the right of way that must be completed;
   3. (c) Any maintenance and operations obligations prior to final transfer;
   4. (d) Any additional coordination requirements between the department and local agency prior to the conveyance of the turnback area.
2. (2) The local agency shall be provided with a minimum comment period of 30 calendar days to review and provide comments on the proposed turnback agreement.
3. (3) Following the conclusion of the comment period, the turnback agreement 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 468-712-042, filed 4/14/26, effective 5/15/26.]