Section 25198.1 Of Article 8.6. Development Of Hazardous Waste Management Facilities On Indian Country From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.5. >> Article 8.6.

. As used in this article, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:
  (a) "Indian country" has the same meaning as set forth in Section 1151 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
  (b) "Tribe" means an Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, or a tribal agency authorized by a tribe as defined herein, which is recognized as eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians and is identified on pages 52829 to 52835, inclusive, of Number 250 of Volume 53 (December 29, 1988) of the Federal Register, as that list may be updated or amended from time to time.
  (c) "Hazardous waste" has the same meaning as set forth in Sections 25117 and 25117.9.
  (d) "Hazardous waste facility" has the same meaning as set forth in Section 25117.1.
  (e) "Operator" means a person who operates a hazardous waste facility.
  (f) "Owner" means a person who owns a hazardous waste facility.
  (g) "Secretary" means the Secretary for Environmental Protection.
  (h) "State" means the State of California and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
  (i) "Siting" means the physical suitability of a location proposed for a hazardous waste facility.