### Question
How is the term utility defined?


### Answer
The term **utility** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2304* as the following:

> any electrical distribution system, any natural gas distribution system, any public transportation system, or any public communication system, and any fixtures, equipment, or other property appropriate to the operation, maintenance or repair of the foregoing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2304*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24-DISPOSAL OF ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

