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15 U.S.C. § 717e

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Ascertainment of cost of property
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Title
15 — Commerce and Trade
Chapter
CH15B
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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(a) Cost of propertyThe Commission may investigate and ascertain the actual legitimate cost of the property of every natural-gas company, the depreciation therein, and, when found necessary for rate-making purposes, other facts which bear on the determination of such cost or depreciation and the fair value of such property. (b) Inventory of property; statements of costsEvery natural-gas company upon request shall file with the Commission an inventory of all or any part of its property and a statement of the original cost thereof, and shall keep the Commission informed regarding the cost of all additions, betterments, extensions, and new construction. (June 21, 1938, ch. 556, § 6, 52 Stat. 824.)

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