14.06.090 Program approval and modification criteria.
The following criteria shall be used to guide the review and development of CTR programs and quarterly CTR progress reports submitted to the city:
A. Initial Program Submittal. Beginning with the initial CTR program submittal, and for all CTR progress report submittals prior to 1995, or prior to the employer’s first goal year, a program or progress report shall be approved if all required elements, as described in BMC 14.06.070, are included in the submittal.
B. Criteria for Program Modifications. The following criteria shall be applied in determining requirements for employer CTR program modifications:
1. If an employer makes a good faith effort, as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2) and this chapter, and meets their CTR goals and targets, the employer has satisfied the objectives of the CTR plan and will not be required to modify its CTR program.
2. If an employer makes a good faith effort, as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2) and this chapter, but has not met or is not likely to meet the applicable CTR goals and targets, the city shall work collaboratively with the employer to make modifications to its CTR program. After agreeing on modifications, the employer shall submit a revised CTR program description to the city for approval within 30 days of reaching agreement.
3. If an employer fails to make a good faith effort as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2) and this chapter, and fails to meet the applicable CTR goals and targets, the city shall work collaboratively with the employer to identify modifications to the CTR program, and shall direct the employer to revise its program within 30 days to incorporate the modifications. In response to the recommended modifications, the employer shall submit a revised CTR program description, including the requested modifications or equivalent measures, within 30 days of receiving written notice to revise its program. The city shall review the revisions and notify the employer of acceptance or rejection of the revised program. If a revised program is not accepted, the city will inform the employer in writing within 30 days and, if necessary, require the employer to attend a conference with program review staff for the purpose of reaching a consensus on the required program. A final decision on the required program will be issued in writing by the city within 10 working days of the conference. (Ord. 2207 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 2017 § 1 (Att. A), 2009; Ord. 1789 § 1, 1999).