### Question
How does REGULATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE define electric utility or person?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 824r*, **electric utility or person** is defined as:

> an electric utility or person that—


(1) as of August 8, 2005, holds firm transmission rights pursuant to contract or by reason of ownership of transmission facilities

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

