### Question
How does the law define surplus natural gas?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 3372*, **surplus natural gas** is defined as:

> any natural gas which is determined, by the State agency having regulatory jurisdiction over the intrastate pipeline which would be entitled to receive such natural gas in the absence of any assignment to exceed the then current demands on such pipeline for natural gas

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3372*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 60-NATURAL GAS POLICY > SUBCHAPTER III-ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS > Part B-Other Authorities and Requirements**

