As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

1. (1)

   1. (a) "Electric transmission line" means a line, substation, or associated equipment used to convey electrical energy connected to transmission facilities that is energized at 115 kilovolts or more phase to phase.
   2. (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. (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. (3)

   1. (a) "Incumbent electric utility" means 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.
   2. (b) The term does not include a public utility regulated by the public service commission pursuant to Title 69, chapter 3.
4. (4) "Transmission facilities" means facilities that are used to provide transmission services and are owned, controlled, or operated by an incumbent electric utility.

History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 161, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 389, L. 2025.