In this part—

(1) Board.—The term “Board” means the Surface Transportation Board.

(2) Pipeline carrier.—The term “pipeline carrier” means a person providing pipeline transportation for compensation.

(3) Rate.—The term “rate” means a rate or charge for transportation.

(4) State.—The term “State” means a State of the United States and the District of Columbia.

(5) Transportation.—The term “transportation” includes—

(A) property, facilities, instrumentalities, or equipment of any kind related to the movement of property, regardless of ownership or an agreement concerning use; and

(B) services related to that movement, including receipt, delivery, transfer in transit, storage, handling, and interchange of property.


(6) United states.—The term “United States” means the States of the United States and the District of Columbia.

Terms Used In 49 USC 15102

  • State: means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. See 1 USC 7