Montana Code Annotated · § 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.