§3162 Definitions

Summary

Sets simple definitions for words used in this part and explains which projects are covered when any part of their route goes into a conservation system unit, a national recreation area, or a national conservation area in the State. "Applicable law" means any general law (other than this subchapter) that lets a federal department or agency give the permits or rights needed to build or run a system. "Applicant" means any public or private person, including a federal agency. "Federal agency" means any federal department or agency with duties under those laws. A "transportation or utility system" applies only if some of its route is inside one of those areas and the managing agency did not build the system as part of its own management. It covers seven types of systems: water transport (canals, pipes, tunnels), liquid pipelines (oil, gas, fuels), systems for moving solids (conveyors, slurry), electric transmission and distribution, communications transmission and reception, improved routes for snow machines and other all-terrain vehicles, and general transportation (roads, rail, airports, docks). Any related temporary or permanent structures needed for construction, operation, or maintenance must be described in the application required by section 3164 and will be approved or denied under the procedures in this subchapter.