Help/Assistance

For assistance information and materials please visit https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/other-licenses-permits/talkie-tooter.

Other sources of help, information, and references:

Helpdesk phone:

(360) 902-5563

Subject matter expert contact information:

talkietooter@lni.wa.gov

Permit to Operate Radio Signal System in Designated Area (Talkie-Tooter Permit)

(Talkie-Tooter Permit)
Description/Purpose

To allow a business in the logging industry to operate a radio signal system in a designated area.

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

Logging activities which operate any cable logging machines.

Explanation/Description of costs/fees, including statutory, regulatory, or other legal authority for fees

No charge.

Application Information

The application is called 'Application for Permit to Operate Radio System in Designated Area' is online and can be accessed at https://lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/f416-087-000.pdf.

No.

No.

Email: talkietooter@lni.wa.gov
Mail:
Department of Labor and Industries
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
P.O. Box 44655
Olympia, WA 98504-4655

The permit is valid until the system is destroyed or sold.

Permit Timeliness Results

Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2020-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)
Average days from Receipt to Complete: 1
Maximum days from Receipt to Complete: 2

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average days from Complete Application to Decision: 1
Maximum days from Complete Application to Decision: 4


(Summary results based on 10 submittals in 2024)

Legal authority
Contacts
Department of Labor and Industries, Talkie-Tooters (Logging Radios)
7273 Linderson Way SW
PO Box 4400, Olympia WA 98504-4000
Tumwater WA 98501-5414
Email: talkietooter@lni.wa.gov
Website: https://www.lni.wa.gov/
Telephone: (800) 423-7233
Telephone: (360) 902-5563
* Credential details last updated 1/13/2021
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