Title 49, TransportationRelease 119-110

§15721 Definitions

Title 49 › SUBTITLE IV — INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION › PART C — PIPELINE CARRIERS › CHAPTER 157 — OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS › SUBCHAPTER B — OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS › § 15721

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in this subchapter. "Carrier" and "lessor" also include a receiver or trustee for a pipeline carrier or lessor. "Lessor" means a person who owns a pipeline that a carrier leases and operates to provide transportation under this part. "Association" means an organization set up by or for pipeline carriers to provide services or carry out activities related to transportation under this part.

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Title 49, §15721

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In this subchapter, the following definitions apply:

(1)Carrier, lessor.— (2) Lessor.— (3) Association.—

The terms “carrier” and “lessor” include a receiver or trustee of a pipeline carrier and lessor, respectively.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11141 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.

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Citation

49 U.S.C. § 15721

Title 49, Transportation

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110