Terms Used In Iowa Code 479A.18

  • Board: means the utilities board within the utilities division of the department of commerce. See Iowa Code 479A.2
  • Department: means the department of natural resources. See Iowa Code 462A.2
  • Pipeline: means an interstate pipe, pipes, or pipelines used for the transportation or transmission of natural gas within or through this state. See Iowa Code 479A.2
  • United States: includes all the states. See Iowa Code 4.1
 The board may enter into agreements with and receive moneys from the United States department of transportation for the inspection of pipelines to determine compliance with the applicable standards of pipeline safety as provided by Pub. L. No. 103-272, as codified in 49 U.S.C. § 60101 – 60125.