### Question
How does PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANIES define applicant?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 79b*, **applicant** is defined as:

> only the company in respect of which the order is to be entered

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 79b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2C-PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANIES**

