Washington UTC Grants Charter Excursion Authority to WOW Nature Tours LLC

WA UTC Recent Orders

Published March 4th, 2026

Detected March 5th, 2026

Summary

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has granted WOW Nature Tours LLC charter excursion authority, issuing certificate CH071956. This approval allows the company to provide charter and excursion bus carrier services within the state of Washington.

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What changed

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has approved and issued charter excursion authority (certificate CH071956) to WOW Nature Tours LLC. The company applied on February 12, 2026, to provide charter and excursion bus carrier services in Washington State, and the UTC has now granted this authority.

This notice serves as the official grant of authority. WOW Nature Tours LLC is authorized to operate as a charter and excursion bus carrier. While the decision is delegated to the Secretary, parties have 14 days from the date of the letter (March 4, 2026) to request Commission review. No specific compliance actions are required beyond operating within the granted authority.

What to do next

Review Washington Administrative Code 480-30 governing Passenger Transportation companies.
File a request for Commission review by March 18, 2026, if desired.

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STATE OF WASHINGTON UTILITIES A ND TRANSP ORTATION COMMISSION 621 Woodland Square Loop S.E. ● Lacey, Wa shington 985 03 P.O. Box 47250 ● Olympia, Was hington 98504- 7250 (360) 664- 1160 ● TTY 1- 800 - 833 -6384 or 711 Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability. March 4, 2026 WOW Nature Tours LLC 1112 NW 67th St Seattle, WA 98117 Re: TE-260086 - Granting Application for Charter/Excursion Authority - CH071956 Dear WOW Nature Tours LLC: On February 12, 2026, WOW Nature Tours LLC filed an application with the Wa shington Utilities and Transportation Commission (Commission) to provide Charte r and Excursion Bus carrier services in the state of Washington. The Commission approves the application and issues the enclosed certificate CH071956 authorizing WOW Nature Tours LLC to provide Charter and Excursion Bus carrier services in Washington. The Commission rules governing Passenger Transportation companies can be found in the Washington Administrative Code 480-30. If you have questions about this letter, please contac t Licensing Services at 360-664-1222. You may also email us at transportation@utc.wa.gov. Sincerely, Patrick Remfrey Licensing Services Manager Remfrey, Patrick (UTC) Digitally signed by Remfrey, Patrick (UTC) Date: 2026.03.04 08:37:49 -08'00'

NOTICE: This action is delegated to the Secretary, or the Secretary’s delegate, for decision. In addition to serving you this letter, the Commission will post on its website for a t least 14 days a list of all matters delegated to the Secretary for decision. Yo u may seek Commission review of this decision. Your request should be addressed to Jeff Killip, Executive Director and Secretar y, 621 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98503, PO Box 47250, Olympia, WA 98504- 7250. You may also email your request to records@utc.wa.gov. You must file a request for Commission review no later than 14 days after the date of this letter.