Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any reference to a licensee or to a hydroelectric license for a hydroelectric project shall be considered a reference to a time-limited water right certificate for the use of water for hydroelectric purposes for the purpose of applying the provisions of this chapter and ORS § 468.065, 468B.040, 468B.045, 468B.046, 536.015, 536.050, 543.012 and 543.710 pertaining to reauthorizing the use of water for hydroelectric purposes. [1997 c.449 § 43]