Montana Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers § 69-4-106. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in 69-4-106 through 69-4-108, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(1) “Advanced transmission technology” means a technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of an existing or new transmission facility. For the purposes of 69-4-106 through 69-4-108, the term applies to the following technology:

(a) underground cables;

(b) advanced conductor technology, such as advanced composite conductors, high temperature low-sag conductors, and fiber optic temperature sensing conductors;

(d) high-voltage direct-current technology;

(e) flexible alternate-current transmission systems;

(f) enhanced power device monitoring;

(g) power electronics and related software, including real-time monitoring and analytical software; and

(h) any other technologies the commission considers appropriate.

(2) “Certificate of public convenience and necessity” means a written authorization to operate issued by the commission for constructing an electric transmission facility.

(3) “Department” means the department of environmental quality provided for in 2-15-3501.

(4) “Transmission facility” means those facilities that are controlled or operated by a utility and used to provide transmission services as determined by the federal energy regulatory commission and the public service commission. The term includes advanced transmission technology.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers § 69-4-106. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-69-public-utilities-and-carriers/mt-code-ann-sect-69-4-106/

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