For purposes of this chapter the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Advisory committee" means the designated site local advisory committee created under Section 17-18-35.
"Authority" means the Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Authority created under Section 17-18-7.
"Committee" means the Hazardous Waste Technical Siting Committee created under Section 17-18-11.
"Department" means the Department of Finance and Administration.
"Hazardous waste" means hazardous waste as defined under Section 17-17-3.
"Local governmental unit" means any town, municipality or county.
"State commercial hazardous waste management facility" means a facility which receives hazardous wastes directly or indirectly from more than one (1) generator for the storage, processing, treatment, recycling, recovery or disposal of hazardous wastes for a fee and is authorized under this chapter.