### Question
Can you define what local distribution company means?


### Answer
**Local distribution company** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 717x*:

> 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**

