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15 U.S.C. § 720f — State jurisdiction over in-State delivery of natural gas

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15 U.S.C. § 720f — State jurisdiction over in-State delivery of natural gas

**(a) Local distribution** Any facility receiving natural gas from an Alaska natural gas transportation project for delivery to consumers within the State— (1) shall be deemed to be a local distribution facility within the meaning of section 1(b) of the Natural Gas Act ([15 U.S.C. 717(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717/b&num=0&edition=prelim)); and (2) shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. **(b) Additional pipelines** Except as provided in [section 720a(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720a/d&num=0&edition=prelim), nothing in this chapter shall preclude or otherwise affect a future natural gas pipeline that may be constructed to deliver natural gas to Fairbanks, Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, or the Kenai peninsula or Valdez or any other site in the State for consumption within or distribution outside the State. **(c) Rate coordination** (1) **In general** — In accordance with the Natural Gas Act [[15 U.S.C. 717](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Commission shall establish rates for the transportation of natural gas on any Alaska natural gas transportation project. (2) **Consultation** — In carrying out paragraph (1), the Commission, in accordance with section 17(b) of the Natural Gas Act ([15 U.S.C. 717p(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717p/b&num=0&edition=prelim)), shall consult with the State regarding rates (including rate settlements) applicable to natural gas transported on and delivered from the Alaska natural gas transportation project for use within the State.

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**(a) Local distribution** Any facility receiving natural gas from an Alaska natural gas transportation project for delivery to consumers within the State— (1) shall be deemed to be a local distribution facility within the meaning of section 1(b) of the Natural Gas Act ([15 U.S.C. 717(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717/b&num=0&edition=prelim)); and (2) shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. **(b) Additional pipelines** Except as provided in [section 720a(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720a/d&num=0&edition=prelim), nothing in this chapter shall preclude or otherwise affect a future natural gas pipeline that may be constructed to deliver natural gas to Fairbanks, Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, or the Kenai peninsula or Valdez or any other site in the State for consumption within or distribution outside the State. **(c) Rate coordination** (1) **In general** — In accordance with the Natural Gas Act [[15 U.S.C. 717](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Commission shall establish rates for the transportation of natural gas on any Alaska natural gas transportation project. (2) **Consultation** — In carrying out paragraph (1), the Commission, in accordance with section 17(b) of the Natural Gas Act ([15 U.S.C. 717p(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717p/b&num=0&edition=prelim)), shall consult with the State regarding rates (including rate settlements) applicable to natural gas transported on and delivered from the Alaska natural gas transportation project for use within the State.

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15 U.S.C. § 720 — Definitions

In this chapter: (1) **Alaska natural gas** — The term “Alaska natural gas” means natural gas derived from the area of the State of Alaska lying north of 64 degrees north latitude. (2) **Alaska natural gas transportation project** — The term “Alaska natural gas transportation project” means any natural gas pipeline system that carries Alaska natural gas to the border between Alaska and Canada (including related facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission) that is authorized under— (A) the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 ([15 U.S.C. 719](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); or (B) [section 720a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720a&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) **Alaska natural gas transportation system** — The term “Alaska natural gas transportation system” means the Alaska natural gas transportation project authorized under the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 ([15 U.S.C. 719](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and designated and described in section 2 of the President’s decision. (4) **Commission** — The term “Commission” means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (5) **Federal Coordinator** — The term “Federal Coordinator” means the head of the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects established by [section 720d(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720d/a&num=0&edition=prelim). (6) **President’s decision** — The term “President’s decision” means the decision and report to Congress on the Alaska natural gas transp

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15 U.S.C. § 717 — Regulation of natural gas companies

**(a) Necessity of regulation in public interest** As disclosed in reports of the Federal Trade Commission made pursuant to S. Res. 83 (Seventieth Congress, first session) and other reports made pursuant to the authority of Congress, it is declared that the business of transporting and selling natural gas for ultimate distribution to the public is affected with a public interest, and that Federal regulation in matters relating to the transportation of natural gas and the sale thereof in interstate and foreign commerce is necessary in the public interest. **(b) Transactions to which provisions of chapter applicable** The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce, to the sale in interstate commerce of natural gas for resale for ultimate public consumption for domestic, commercial, industrial, or any other use, and to natural-gas companies engaged in such transportation or sale, and to the importation or exportation of natural gas in foreign commerce and to persons engaged in such importation or exportation, but shall not apply to any other transportation or sale of natural gas or to the local distribution of natural gas or to the facilities used for such distribution or to the production or gathering of natural gas. **(c) Intrastate transactions exempt from provisions of chapter; certification from State commission as conclusive evidence** The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any person engaged in or legally authorized to engage in the transportation in interstate commerce or the sale in interstate commerce for resale, of natural gas received by such person from another person within or at the boundary of a State if all the natural gas so received is ultimately consumed within such State, or to any fa

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15 U.S.C. § 717w — Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Natural Gas Act.”

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15 U.S.C. § 717 — Regulation of natural gas companies

Page 1186 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 715l § 715l. Repealed. June 22, 1942, ch. 436, 56 Stat. 381 Section, acts Feb. 22, 1935, ch. 18, § 13, 49 Stat. 33; June 14, 1937, ch. 335, 50 Stat. 257; June 29, 1939, ch. 250, 53 Stat. 927, provided for expiration of this chapter on June 30, 1942. § 715m. Cooperation between Secretary of the In- terior and Federal and State authorities The Secretary of the Interior, in carrying out the Act of February 22, 1935, as amended (15 U.S.C., ch. 15A), is authorized to cooperate with Federal and State authorities. (June 25, 1946, ch. 472, § 3, 60 Stat. 307.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Act of February 22, 1935, referred to in text, is act Feb. 22, 1935, ch. 18, 49 Stat. 30, popularly known as the ‘‘Hot Oil Act’’ and also as the ‘‘Connally Hot Oil Act’’, which is classified generally to this chapter. For com- plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 715 of this title and Ta- bles. CODIFICATION Section was not enacted as a part of act Feb. 22, 1935, which comprises this chapter. Executive Documents DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS Delegation of President’s authority to Secretary of the Interior, see note set out under section 715j of this title. CHAPTER 15B—NATURAL GAS Sec. 717. Regulation of natural gas companies. 717a. Definitions. 717b. Exportation or importation of natural gas; LNG terminals. 717b–1. State and local safety considerations. 717c. Rates and charges. 717c–1. Prohibition on market manipulation. 717d. Fixing rates and charges; determination of cost of production or transportation. 717e. Ascertainment of cost of property. 717f. Construction, extension, or abandonment of facilities. 717g. Accounts; records; memoranda. 717h. Rates of

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15 U.S.C. § 717p — Joint boards

**(a) Reference of matters to joint boards; composition and power** The Commission may refer any matter arising in the administration of this chapter to a board to be composed of a member or members, as determined by the Commission, from the State or each of the States affected or to be affected by such matter. Any such board shall be vested with the same power and be subject to the same duties and liabilities as in the case of a member of the Commission when designated by the Commission to hold any hearings. The action of such board shall have such force and effect and its proceedings shall be conducted in such manner as the Commission shall by regulations prescribe. The Board shall be appointed by the Commission from persons nominated by the State commission of each State affected, or by the Governor of such State if there is no State commission. Each State affected shall be entitled to the same number of representatives on the board unless the nominating power of such State waives such right. The Commission shall have discretion to reject the nominee from any State, but shall thereupon invite a new nomination from that State. The members of a board shall receive such allowances for expenses as the Commission shall provide. The Commission may, when in its discretion sufficient reason exists therefor, revoke any reference to such a board. **(b) Conference with State commissions regarding rate structure, costs, etc.** The Commission may confer with any State commission regarding rate structures, costs, accounts, charges, practices, classifications, and regulations of natural-gas companies; and the Commission is authorized, under such rules and regulations as it shall prescribe, to hold joint hearings with any State commission in connection with any matter with respect

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15 U.S.C. § 717p — Joint boards

Page 1198 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 717o § 717o. Administrative powers of Commission; rules, regulations, and orders The Commission shall have power to perform any and all acts, and to prescribe, issue, make, amend, and rescind such orders, rules, and regu- lations as it may find necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Among other things, such rules and regulations may define accounting, technical, and trade terms used in this chapter; and may prescribe the form or forms of all statements, declara- tions, applications, and reports to be filed with the Commission, the information which they shall contain, and the time within which they shall be filed. Unless a different date is specified therein, rules and regulations of the Commis- sion shall be effective thirty days after publica- tion in the manner which the Commission shall prescribe. Orders of the Commission shall be ef- fective on the date and in the manner which the Commission shall prescribe. For the purposes of its rules and regulations, the Commission may classify persons and matters within its jurisdic- tion and prescribe different requirements for dif- ferent classes of persons or matters. All rules and regulations of the Commission shall be filed with its secretary and shall be kept open in con- venient form for public inspection and examina- tion during reasonable business hours. (June 21, 1938, ch. 556, § 16, 52 Stat. 830.) § 717p. Joint boards (a) Reference of matters to joint boards; com- position and power The Commission may refer any matter arising in the administration of this chapter to a board to be composed of a member or members, as de- termined by the Commission, from the State or each of the States affected or to be affected by such m

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15 U.S.C. § 720f — State jurisdiction over in-State delivery of

Page 1226 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 720f (Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 107, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1261; Pub. L. 111–11, title XIII, § 13003, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1448; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(c), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3264.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original ‘‘this division’’, meaning division C of Pub. L. 108–324, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1255, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division C to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 720 of this title and Tables. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(B), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1531 et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classi- fication of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1531 of Title 16 and Tables. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, re- ferred to in subsec. (a)(3)(C), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chap- ter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables. The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(E), is Pub. L. 96–487, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables. CODIFICATION Section is comprised of section 107 of Pub. L. 108–324. Subsec. (d) of section 107 of Pub. L. 108–324 amended section 719h of this title. AMENDMENTS 2014—Subsec. (a)(3)(D). Pub.

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