Washington Administrative Code
Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
Chapter 463-10 - Definitions
Section 463-10-010 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
Except where otherwise indicated in the following chapters, the following terms have the meaning shown:
(1) "Council" means the energy facility site evaluation council created pursuant to chapter 80.50 RCW and, where appropriate, to the staff of the council.
(2) "Applicant" means the person or entity making application for a certification or permit covered by this title.
(3) "Adjudicative proceeding" means a proceeding conducted pursuant to RCW 80.50.090(3) and the state Administrative Procedure Act.
(4) "Certificate holder" means a person or entity who is signatory to a site certification agreement, which has been signed by the governor, and who is bound by its terms.
(5) "Chair" means the person appointed by the governor pursuant to RCW 80.50.030.
(6) "Council manager" means the individual who handles day-to-day administration for the council, administers the decisions of the council, and directs the staff that supports the council.
(7) "Energy facility" includes electrical transmission facilities under RCW 80.50.020(8) and alternative energy resources under RCW 80.50.020(18).
(8) "Site certification agreement (SCA)" means the agreement between the state of Washington and the applicant that prescribes the conditions required for construction and operation of an energy facility.
(9) "Rule" as used herein, includes the terms "agency order," "directive" or "regulation" in accordance with RCW 34.05.010(16).
Statutory Authority: Chapter 80.50 RCW and RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, § 463-10-010, filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12). 04-21-013, § 463-10-010, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.50.040(1). 98-01-080, § 463-10-010, filed 12/12/97, effective 1/12/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.50.040. 91-03-090, § 463-10-010, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91; Order 104, § 463-10-010, filed 11/4/76.