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title: "49 U.S.C. § 15721"
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# 49 U.S.C. § 15721 - Definitions
## Text
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. 10488, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 925.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Prior ProvisionsProvisions 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. 10488, § 102(a).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective DateSection effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 10488, see section 2 of Pub. L. 10488, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.