{"data":{"id":"us/49-u.s.c.-15721","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 U.S.C. § 15721","heading":"Definitions","body":"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.","path":["Title 49—TRANSPORTATION","CHAPTER 157—OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS"],"source_url":"https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/103/xml_usc49@119-103.zip","current_through":"Public Law 119-103 (09/02/2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-10T06:01:06Z","sha256":"2e4386333b1bcf005cb939d250165044bd653db72fc4f037b24205c74b3ca702","source_id":"us","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-u.s.c.-15701","next":"us/49-u.s.c.-15722"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}