Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§838a Definitions
Title 16 › CHAPTER 12G — PACIFIC NORTHWEST FEDERAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM › § 838a
Summary
Defines three terms: Administrator—head of BPA; Electric power—peaking capacity or energy; Major transmission facilities—transmission for services BPA didn't provide.
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Title 16, §838a
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As used in this chapter—
(a)The term “Administrator” means the Administrator, Bonneville Power Administration.
(b)The term “electric power” means electric peaking capacity or electric energy, or both.
(c)The term “major transmission facilities” means transmission facilities intended to be used to provide services not previously provided by the Bonneville Power Administration with its own facilities.
Legislative History
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Transfer of Functions
Functions of Secretary of the Interior with respect to Bonneville Power Administration transferred to Secretary of Energy by section 7152(a)(1)(D), (2) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, with Bonneville Power Administration to be preserved as a distinct organizational entity within Department of Energy and headed by an Administrator.
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16 U.S.C. § 838a
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102