Article I , Article II , this Section 3.1 , Section 3.3.1 , Section 3.3.2 , Article XVII , Article XVIII , Article XIX , Article XXII , and Article XXIII shall become effective and enforceable to the extent permitted by Applicable Law upon the Execution Date. The remaining provisions of this Agreement shall become effective and enforceable to the extent permitted by Applicable Law upon receipt of the Regulatory Approval (the “ Effective Date ” ). Notwithstanding the first sentence of this Section 3.1 , this Agreement will become effective as a FERC rate schedule upon the effective date set forth in the FERC Order. Notwithstanding Section 14.5 and any other provision of this Agreement, Distribution Company shall have no obligation to make any payment under this Agreement prior to receipt of the Regulatory Approval and the FERC Authorizations.