### Question
How is the "State regulatory authority" defined?


### Answer
The term **State regulatory authority** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 3202* as follows -

> 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**

