### Question
How is the "contractual interests" defined?


### Answer
The term **contractual interests** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 717y* as follows -

> the right to receive natural gas under contract as affected by an applicable curtailment plan filed with the Commission or the appropriate State regulatory authority

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 717y*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15B-NATURAL GAS**

