### Question
How is the "unregulated transmitting utility" defined?


### Answer
The term **unregulated transmitting utility** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 824j* as follows -

> an entity that—


(1) owns or operates facilities used for the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce

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

