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Public utilities, estimated annual transmissions revenue amount of increase (decrease) over prior year

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Amount of public utility's approved rate increase (decrease) by regulatory agency.

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Percentage of public utility's approved return on equity.

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The amount for the individual regulatory liability as itemized in a table of regulatory liabilities as of the end of the period.

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