Montana § 69-4-106 Definitions

Montana Statutes

§ 69-4-106 — Definitions

Montana·Title 69 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS·Ch. 4 UTILITY LINES AND FACILITIES·Part 1 General Provisions

69-4-106 . Definitions. 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;

(c)high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators;

(d)high-voltage direct-current technology;

(e)flexible alternate-current transmission systems;

(f)enhanced power device monitoring;

(g)power elect

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69-4-106 . Definitions. 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;
(c) high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators;
(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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