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Represents the number of compression units FERC has authorized to permanently abandon.

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Percentage of public utility's interim rate increase (decrease) allowed while waiting final decision of regulatory agency.

No definition available.

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Describes the terms of phase-in plans in effect during the current year or ordered for future years.

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- References

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Percentage of public utility's requested rate increase (decrease) with regulatory agency.

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