In addition to those definitions contained within WAC 197-11-700 through 197-11-799, the following terms shall have the following meanings when used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:

(1) "Corporation" means the Washington state convention and trade center as established by chapter 67.40 RCW.

(2) "SEPA rules" means chapter 197-11 WAC adopted by the department of ecology.

(3) "Early notice" means the corporation's response to an applicant stating whether it considers issuance of a determination of significance likely for the applicant's proposal (mitigated determination of nonsignificance (DNS) procedures).