For purposes of this chapter:

1. (a) “Department” means any of the following:

   1. (1) The Department of Water Resources as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department.
   2. (2) The Department of Transportation as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department.
   3. (3) The Department of Parks and Recreation as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department.
   4. (4) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with respect to any project under its jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7000) of Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code.
   5. (5) The Military Department as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department.
   6. (6) The High-Speed Rail Authority as to any project under the jurisdiction of that authority.
   7. (7) The Department of General Services as to all other projects.
2. (b) “Director” means the director of each department as defined in this section respectively or the executive director, also known as the chief executive officer, in the case of the High-Speed Rail Authority.