Regulatory Period
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri ˈpɪəriəd/
Definitions
- (n.) A fixed timeframe during which regulatory authorities set or review rates, standards, or obligations for regulated entities.
The utility company must submit its cost data at the start of each regulatory period.
- (n.) The duration during which specific regulations or tariffs apply before being reconsidered or revised.
Once the regulatory period expires, the agency may impose new compliance requirements.
Forms
- regulatory period
- regulatory periods
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Commentary
The term 'regulatory period' is often used in sectors like utilities and telecommunications to denote intervals after which regulatory adjustments or assessments occur, emphasizing clarity on temporal boundaries in regulatory frameworks.
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