FEDERAL · 42 U.S.C. · Chapter 149

Advanced transmission technologies

Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 42The Public Health and Welfare·Ch. 149 — NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS·Subch. XII·Pt. A
(a)Definition of advanced transmission technology In this section, the term "advanced transmission technology" means a technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, or reliability of an existing or new transmission facility, including—
(1)high-temperature lines (including superconducting cables);
(2)underground cables;
(3)advanced conductor technology (including advanced composite conductors, high-temperature low-sag conductors, and fiber optic temperature sensing conductors);
(4)high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators;
(5)optimized transmission line configurations (including multiple phased transmission lines);
(6)modular equipment;
(7)wireless power transmission;
(8)ultra-high voltage lines;
(9)high-voltage DC technology;
(10)flexible AC transmiss

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(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, §1223, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 953.)

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The Federal Power Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063, which is classified generally to chapter 12 (§791a et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 791a of Title 16 and Tables.
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3117. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.