PDFWAC 463-61-020
Definitions.
The following definitions apply when these terms are used in the provisions of this chapter:
"EFSEC" means the energy facility site evaluation council and where appropriate the EFSEC staff.
"Facilities" means those energy transmission facilities described in RCW 80.50.060 and WAC 463-61-030.
"Land use plan" means a comprehensive plan or land use element thereof adopted by a unit of local government pursuant to chapter 35.63, 35A.06, 36.70, or 36.70A RCW, or as otherwise designated by chapter 325, Laws of 2007.
"Modification" means a significant change to an electrical transmission facility which does not include any of the following:
(a) Minor improvements such as the replacement of existing transmission line facilities or supporting structures with equivalent facilities or structures;
(b) The relocation of existing electrical transmission line facilities within the existing corridor;
(c) The conversion of existing overhead lines to underground; or
(d) The placement of new or additional conductors, supporting structures, insulators, or their accessories on or replacement of supporting structures already built.
"National interest electric transmission corridor" means a transmission corridor identified by the U.S. Department of Energy pursuant to section 1221 of the 2005 Energy Policy Act.
"Preapplicant" means a person considering applying for a site certificate agreement for an electrical transmission facility.
"Preapplication process" means the process which is initiated by written request by a preapplicant to EFSEC, a preapplicant's initial consultation with EFSEC, and the activities conducted under WAC 463-61-050.