### Question
How is the "major transmission facilities" defined?


### Answer
The term **major transmission facilities** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 838a* as follows -

> transmission facilities intended to be used to provide services not previously provided by the Bonneville Power Administration with its own facilities

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 838a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12G-PACIFIC NORTHWEST FEDERAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM**

