This bill amends sections of the North Dakota Century Code to redefine the status of carbon dioxide pipeline owners, operators, or managers by removing their classification as common pipeline carriers. Specifically, it eliminates references to carbon dioxide in the definitions and provisions related to common pipeline carriers, which previously included crude petroleum, gas, and coal. The amendments to Section 49-19-01 and Section 49-19-11 replace mentions of carbon dioxide with coal and gas, thereby excluding carbon dioxide from the obligations and regulations that apply to common pipeline carriers.

Additionally, Section 49-19-19 is revised to reinforce the prohibition against discrimination among shippers, while also clarifying that common pipeline carriers must not discriminate in the transportation of crude petroleum, coal, or gas. The bill emphasizes that carriers must treat all shippers equitably and establishes that the commission retains the authority to set rates and regulations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the regulatory framework for pipeline carriers by excluding carbon dioxide from the common carrier classification.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 49-19-01, 49-19-11, 49-19-19