### Question
How does NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES define FERC?


### Answer
Under *26 U.S.C. § 501*, **FERC** is defined as:

> the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and references to such term shall be treated as including the Public Utility Commission of Texas with respect to any ERCOT utility (as defined in section 212(k)(2)(B) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824k(k)(2)(B)))

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 501*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter F-Exempt Organizations > PART I-GENERAL RULE**

