As used in this chapter:

(1) the term “Alaska natural gas” means natural gas derived from the area of the State of Alaska generally known as the North Slope of Alaska, including the Continental Shelf thereof;

(2) the term “Commission” means the Federal Power Commission;

(3) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior;

(4) the term “provision of law” means any provision of a Federal statute or rule, regulation, or order issued thereunder; and

(5) the term “approved transportation system” means the system for the transportation of Alaska natural gas designated by the President pursuant to section 719e(a) or 719f(b) of this title and approved by joint resolution of the Congress pursuant to section 719f of this title.

Terms Used In 15 USC 719b

  • Alaska natural gas: means natural gas derived from the area of the State of Alaska generally known as the North Slope of Alaska, including the Continental Shelf thereof. See 15 USC 719b
  • Commission: means the Federal Power Commission. See 15 USC 719b
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Secretary: means the Secretary of the Interior. See 15 USC 719b
  • State: means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. See 1 USC 7
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.