(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) "Hazardous liquid" means any: (i) petroleum or petroleum product; (ii) anhydrous ammonia; (iii) carbon dioxide; and (iv) any substance or material that: 1. is in a liquid state when transported by a pipeline facility; and 2. may pose an unreasonable risk to life or property when transported by a pipeline facility, as determined by the United States Secretary of Transportation. (2) "Hazardous liquid" does not include liquefied natural gas. (c) "Interstate pipeline" means a pipeline, or part of a pipeline, regulated under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 that is used in the transportation of hazardous liquids or carbon dioxide in interstate or foreign commerce. (d) "Intrastate pipeline" means a pipeline, or part of a pipeline, regulated under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 that: (1) is used in the transportation of hazardous liquids or carbon dioxide; and (2) is not an interstate pipeline. (e) "Pipeline facility" means new and existing pipe, rights-of-way, and any equipment, facility, or building used in the transportation of hazardous liquids or carbon dioxide. (f) "Pipeline operator" means a person who owns or operates a pipeline facility.
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