### Question
How is the "independent power producer" defined?


### Answer
The term **independent power producer** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7651o* as follows -

> any person who owns or operates, in whole or in part, one or more new independent power production facilities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7651o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-ACID DEPOSITION CONTROL**

