WAC 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 . "Zoning ordinance" means an ordinance of a unit of local government regulating the use of land and adopted pursuant to chapter 35.63 , 35A.63, 36.70, or 36.70A RCW, or Article XI of the state Constitution, or as otherwise designated by chapter 325, Laws of 2007.