Bill > HB494

This bill amends Louisiana state law to clarify and refine the definitions and regulations surrounding common carriers of petroleum pipelines. Specifically, it modifies the definitions of "common carrier" and "pipe line" to provide more precise language about what constitutes pipeline infrastructure and transportation services. The bill excludes certain types of pipes and facilities used solely within terminal facilities from the definition of a pipeline, such as intra-terminal transfer lines and truck unloading facilities. It grants the Louisiana Public Service Commission authority to establish and enforce reasonable rates and regulations for petroleum transportation, including tank facilities necessary for the pipeline transportation function. The bill also provides for both prospective and retroactive application of its provisions, with a specific exemption for an ongoing legal case (Cantium, LLC v. Rosefield Fourchon Operating, LLC) pending before the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The changes aim to provide more clarity and specificity in how petroleum pipelines and their associated facilities are defined, regulated, and managed under state law.

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