### Question
How does NATURAL GAS define local distribution company?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 717x*, **local distribution company** is defined as:

> any person engaged in the transportation, or local distribution, of natural gas and the sale of natural gas for ultimate consumption

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 717x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15B-NATURAL GAS**

