### Question
Can you define what Interconnection means?


### Answer
**Interconnection** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 824o*:

> a geographic area in which the operation of bulk-power system components is synchronized such that the failure of one or more of such components may adversely affect the ability of the operators of other components within the system to maintain reliable operation of the facilities within their control

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 824o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER > SUBCHAPTER II-REGULATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE**

