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What is a key feature of the infrastructure supported by Order 636?

Enhanced training for utility workers
Separate interstate sales from transportation
Development of renewable energy sources
Control over environmental impacts

The correct answer is: Separate interstate sales from transportation

The key feature of the infrastructure supported by Order 636 is the separation of interstate sales from transportation. This order, issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 1992, aimed to foster competition in the natural gas industry. By decoupling the process of selling gas from the transportation of gas, Order 636 allowed for greater market access. It enabled independent producers to sell their gas directly to consumers and other entities without requiring them to also manage the pipeline infrastructure. This separation was crucial in enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of the natural gas market, ensuring that transportation services were open to all providers and that consumers benefited from a more competitive pricing environment.