doe eia 0531 96 distribution category uc 950 electric trade in the united states 1996 december 1998 energy information administration office of coal nuclear and alternate fuels us department washington dc 20585 this report was prepared by independent statistical analytical agency within contained herein should not be construed as advocating or reflecting any policy position other organization contacts section 205 a 2 act 1977 public law 95 91 requires adminis trator to carry out central comprehensive unified data program under will collect evaluate assemble analyze disseminate relevant resources reserves production demand technology related economic publication is intended for wide audience including congress federal state agencies power industry general legislation that created vested with an element statutory independence does take positions on questions s responsibility provide