Virginia Code 56-555.1: Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 56-555.1
- Administration: means the U. See Virginia Code 56-555.1
- Gas: means natural gas, flammable gas, or toxic or corrosive gas. See Virginia Code 56-555.1
- Gas pipeline facility: includes a pipeline, a right of way, a facility, a building, or equipment used in transporting gas or treating gas during its transportation. See Virginia Code 56-555.1
- Includes: means includes, but not limited to. See Virginia Code 1-218
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Secretary: means the U. See Virginia Code 56-555.1
“Administration” means the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration.
“Federal Act” means the federal Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, P.L. 90-481, as amended, including natural gas pipeline safety regulations set forth in 49 CFR Parts 191, 192, 193, and 199 and federal rules adopted pursuant thereto.
“Gas” means natural gas, flammable gas, or toxic or corrosive gas.
“Gas pipeline facility” includes a pipeline, a right of way, a facility, a building, or equipment used in transporting gas or treating gas during its transportation.
“Interstate gas pipeline facility” means a gas pipeline facility that is used to transport gas and is subject to jurisdiction of the Secretary under the federal Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. § 717 et seq.
“Secretary” means the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
2016, c. 261.