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49 U.S.C. 15721: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 49-TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 157-OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS
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§15721. Definitions

In this subchapter, the following definitions apply:

(1)  Carrier, lessor.⁠—The terms “carrier” and “lessor” include a receiver or trustee of a pipeline carrier and lessor, respectively.

(2)  Lessor.⁠—The term “lessor” means a person owning a pipeline that is leased to and operated by a carrier providing transportation under this part.

(3)  Association.⁠—The term “association” means an organization maintained by or in the interest of a group of pipeline carriers that performs a service, or engages in activities, related to transportation under this part.

(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a) , Dec. 29, 1995 , 109 Stat. 925 .)

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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).

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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.