### Question
How does the law define long-term firm power service contract?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7275*, **long-term firm power service contract** is defined as:

> any contract for the sale by Western Area Power Administration of firm capacity, with or without energy, which is to be delivered over a period of more than one year

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7275*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > Part A-Conflict of Interest Provisions > &sect;7251**

