### Question
How does Atomic Energy define utility regulatory authority?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2296b*, **utility regulatory authority** is defined as:

> any State agency or Federal agency that has ratemaking authority with respect to the sale of electric energy by any electric utility or independent power producer

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2296b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER XIX-REMEDIAL ACTION AND URANIUM REVITALIZATION > Part B-Uranium Revitalization**

