Montana Code 69-5-201. Definitions
69-5-201. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 69-5-201
- commission: means the public service commission provided for in 2-15-2602. See Montana Code 69-1-101
- Electric transmission line: means a line used to convey electrical energy connected to transmission facilities that is energized at 115 kilovolts or more phase to phase. See Montana Code 69-5-201
- Incumbent electric utility: means a public utility regulated by the public service commission pursuant to Title 69, chapter 3, or a utility qualifying as an electric cooperative pursuant to Title 35, chapter 18, or their successors or assignees, that owned, controlled, or operated transmission facilities on or before January 1, 2017. See Montana Code 69-5-201
- Transmission facilities: means facilities that are used to provide transmission services and are owned, controlled, or operated by an incumbent electric utility. See Montana Code 69-5-201
(1)(a) “Electric transmission line” means a line used to convey electrical energy connected to transmission facilities that is energized at 115 kilovolts or more phase to phase.
(b)The term does not include an electric transmission line used solely to connect an energy generation facility to transmission facilities owned by an incumbent electric utility.
(2)”Federally registered planning authority” means a regional transmission organization responsible for moving electricity, planning for the movement of electricity, or both over large interstate areas registered with the federal energy regulatory commission.
(3)”Incumbent electric utility” means a public utility regulated by the public service commission pursuant to Title 69, chapter 3, or a utility qualifying as an electric cooperative pursuant to Title 35, chapter 18, or their successors or assignees, that owned, controlled, or operated transmission facilities on or before January 1, 2017.
(4)”Transmission facilities” means facilities that are used to provide transmission services and are owned, controlled, or operated by an incumbent electric utility.