This chapter sets forth the length of time before a site certification agreement expires if construction is not started, or commercial operation has not commenced, defines what activities constitute start of construction, and specifies the time frame within which a certificate holder must notify the council of the certificate holder's intentions, any project design changes, and the status of the site. The council shall apply these rules to site certification agreements issued in connection with applications filed after the effective date of this chapter. Except for the provisions in chapter 463-36 WAC, these regulations shall not apply to energy facilities for which site certification agreements have been issued before the effective date of this chapter.