### Question
How does NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS define State regulatory authority?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16471*, **State regulatory authority** is defined as:

> given that term in section 796(21) of title 16.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XII-ELECTRICITY > Part E-Market Transparency, Enforcement, and Consumer Protection**

