Energy Glossary
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Jurisdiction
Portion of the company's activities that are subject to the rules and regulations of the particular government entity which regulates it. Generally, the Commission has (1) rate jurisdiction over transportation and sales of gas for resale in interstate commerce and (2) certificate jurisdiction over those facilities (except purely gathering) used to transport gas across state lines in interstate commerce.