(1) agency has the same meaning as in section 551 (1) of this title;

(2) consensus means unanimous concurrence among the interests represented on a negotiated rulemaking committee established under this subchapter, unless such committee

(3) convener means a person who impartially assists an agency in determining whether establishment of a negotiated rulemaking committee is feasible and appropriate in a particular rulemaking;

(4) facilitator means a person who impartially aids in the discussions and negotiations among the members of a negotiated rulemaking committee to develop a proposed rule;

(5) interest means, with respect to an issue or matter, multiple parties which have a similar point of view or which are likely to be affected in a similar manner;

(6) negotiated rulemaking means rulemaking through the use of a negotiated rulemaking committee;

(7) negotiated rulemaking committee or committee means an advisory committee established by an agency in accordance with this subchapter and the Federal Advisory Committee Act to consider and discuss issues for the purpose of reaching a consensus in the development of a proposed rule;

(8) party has the same meaning as in section 551 (3) of this title;

(9) person has the same meaning as in section 551 (2) of this title;

(10) rule has the same meaning as in section 551 (4) of this title; and

(11) rulemaking means rule making as that term is defined in section 551 (5) of this title.