### Question
What does State regulatory authority mean?


### Answer
**State regulatory authority** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 3202*:

> any State agency which has ratemaking authority with respect to the sale of natural gas by any gas utility (other than by such State agency)

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3202*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 59-RETAIL POLICIES FOR NATURAL GAS UTILITIES**

