This bill amends sections of the North Dakota Century Code to redefine the status of carbon dioxide pipelines, specifically removing their classification as common pipeline carriers. The amendments to Section 49-19-01 eliminate references to carbon dioxide in the definitions of common pipeline carriers, thereby excluding owners, operators, or managers of carbon dioxide pipelines from the obligations and regulations that apply to common carriers of crude petroleum, gas, and coal. Additionally, Section 49-19-11 and Section 49-19-19 are updated to reflect this change, removing any mention of carbon dioxide in the context of non-discrimination and service provisions.

The bill aims to clarify the regulatory framework surrounding pipeline carriers by focusing solely on crude petroleum, gas, and coal, while explicitly excluding carbon dioxide from these regulations. This shift may impact how carbon dioxide transportation is managed and regulated within the state, potentially leading to different standards or oversight for carbon dioxide pipelines compared to traditional fossil fuel pipelines.

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