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7825.4700 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For the purpose of parts 7825.4700 to 7825.5400, the following definitions shall apply.

Subp. 2.

Commission.

"Commission" means the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.

Subp. 3.

Federally regulated.

"Federally regulated" means the utility, excluding a municipally owned utility, which files an annual report, prescribed by the federal agency having ratemaking authority.

Subp. 4.

FPC.

"FPC" means the Federal Power Commission or its successor agency in the federal Department of Energy.

Subp. 5.

Public utility.

"Public utility" is defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 216B.02, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws 1978, chapter 795.

Subp. 6.

REA.

"REA" means the Rural Electrification Administration of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Subp. 7.

Minnesota regulated electric cooperative.

"Minnesota regulated electric cooperative" means a cooperative utility association which elects to have its rates and practices regulated by the commission, as provided in Laws 1978, chapter 795.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 216B.08; 216B.10

Published Electronically:

October 15, 2013

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