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49 U.S.C. § 14908 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 14908. Unlawful disclosure of information
(a) Disclosure of Shipment and Routing Information.—
(1) Violations.—
A carrier or broker providing transportation subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I, II, or III of chapter 135 or an officer, receiver, trustee, lessee, or employee of that carrier or broker, or another person authorized by that carrier or broker to receive information from that carrier or broker may not disclose to another person, except the shipper or consignee, and a person may not solicit, or receive, information about the nature, kind, quantity, destination, consignee, or routing of property tendered or delivered to that carrier or broker for transportation provided under this part without the consent of the shipper or consignee if that information may be used to the detriment of the shipper or consignee or may disclose improperly to a competitor the business transactions of the shipper or consignee.
(2) Penalty.—
A person violating paragraph (1) of this subsection is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $2,000.
(b) Limitation on Statutory Construction.—
This part does not prevent a carrier or broker providing transportation subject to jurisdiction under chapter 135 from giving information—
(1) in response to legal process issued under authority of a court of the United States or a State;
(2) to an officer, employee, or agent of the United States Government, a State, or a territory or possession of the United States; or
(3) to another carrier or its agent to adjust mutual traffic accounts in the ordinary course of business.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 917.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11910 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 14909 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 14909. Disobedience to subpoenas
Whoever does not obey a subpoena or requirement of the Secretary or the Board to appear and testify or produce records shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 917.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11913 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 14910 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 14910. General civil penalty when specific penalty not provided
When another civil penalty is not provided under this chapter, a person that violates a provision of this part or a regulation or order prescribed under this part, or a condition of a registration under this part related to transportation that is subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I or III of chapter 135 or a condition of a registration of a foreign motor carrier or foreign motor private carrier under section 13902, is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of $500 for each violation. A separate violation occurs each day the violation continues.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 917.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11914 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 14911 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 14911. Punishment of corporation for violations committed by certain individuals
An act or omission that would be a violation of this part if committed by a director, officer, receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or employee of a carrier providing transportation or service subject to jurisdiction under chapter 135 that is a corporation is also a violation of this part by that corporation. The penalties of this chapter apply to that violation. When acting in the scope of their employment, the actions and omissions of individuals acting for or employed by that carrier are considered to be the actions and omissions of that carrier as well as that individual.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 917.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11915 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 14912 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 14912. Weight-bumping in household goods transportation
(a) Weight-Bumping Defined.—
For the purposes of this section, “weight-bumping” means the knowing and willful making or securing of a fraudulent weight on a shipment of household goods which is subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I or III of chapter 135.
(b) Penalty.—
Whoever has been found to have committed weight-bumping shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 918.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11917 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 14913 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 14913. Conclusiveness of rates in certain prosecutions
When a carrier publishes or files a particular rate under section 13702 or participates in such a rate, the published or filed rate is conclusive proof against that carrier, its officers, and agents that it is the legal rate for that transportation or service in a proceeding begun under section 14902 or 14903. A departure, or offer to depart, from that published or filed rate is a violation of those sections.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 918.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11916 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 14914 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 14914. Civil penalty procedures
(a) In General.—
After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, a person found by the Surface Transportation Board to have violated a provision of law that the Board carries out or a regulation prescribed under that law by the Board that is related to transportation which occurs under subchapter II of chapter 135 for which a civil penalty is provided, is liable to the United States for the civil penalty provided. The amount of the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Board by written notice. In determining the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited acts committed and, with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of prior offenses, ability to pay, and other matters that justice requires.
(b) Compromise.—
The Board may compromise, modify, or remit, with or without consideration, a civil penalty until the assessment is referred to the Attorney General.
(c) Collection.—
If a person fails to pay an assessment of a civil penalty after it has become final, the Board may refer the matter to the Attorney General for collection in an appropriate district court of the United States.
(d) Refunds.—
The Board may refund or remit a civil penalty collected under this section if—
(1) application has been made for refund or remission of the penalty within 1 year from the date of payment; and
(2) the Board finds that the penalty was unlawfully, improperly, or excessively imposed.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 918.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15101 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15101. Transportation policy
(a) In General.—
To ensure the development, coordination, and preservation of a transportation system that meets the transportation needs of the United States, including the national defense, it is the policy of the United States Government to oversee the modes of transportation and in overseeing those modes—
(1) to recognize and preserve the inherent advantage of each mode of transportation;
(2) to promote safe, adequate, economical, and efficient transportation;
(3) to encourage sound economic conditions in transportation, including sound economic conditions among carriers;
(4) to encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable rates for transportation without unreasonable discrimination or unfair or destructive competitive practices;
(5) to cooperate with each State and the officials of each State on transportation matters; and
(6) to encourage fair wages and working conditions in the transportation industry.
(b) Administration To Carry Out Policy.—
This part shall be administered and enforced to carry out the policy of this section.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 921; amended Pub. L. 105–102, § 2(13), Nov. 20, 1997, 111 Stat. 2205.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
heading: Pub. L. 105–102
text: This amends 49:15101(a) to correct a grammatical error.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10101 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–102 struck out “of” after “Government to oversee”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
heading: GAO Report
text: Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(b), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 932, directed the Comptroller General, within 3 years after Jan. 1, 1996, to transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report regarding the impact of regulations on the competitiveness of pipelines and to recommend whether to continue, revise, or sunset such regulations.
49 U.S.C. § 15102 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15102. Definitions
In this part—
(1) Board.—
The term “Board” means the Surface Transportation Board.
(2) Pipeline carrier.—
The term “pipeline carrier” means a person providing pipeline transportation for compensation.
(3) Rate.—
The term “rate” means a rate or charge for transportation.
(4) State.—
The term “State” means a State of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(5) Transportation.—
The term “transportation” includes—
(A) property, facilities, instrumentalities, or equipment of any kind related to the movement of property, regardless of ownership or an agreement concerning use; and
(B) services related to that movement, including receipt, delivery, transfer in transit, storage, handling, and interchange of property.
(6) United states.—
The term “United States” means the States of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 921.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10102 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15103 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15103. Remedies as cumulative
Except as otherwise provided in this part, the remedies provided under this part are in addition to remedies existing under another law or common law.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 922.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10103 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15301 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15301. General pipeline jurisdiction
(a) In General.—
The Board has jurisdiction over transportation by pipeline, or by pipeline and railroad or water, when transporting a commodity other than water, gas, or oil. Jurisdiction under this subsection applies only to transportation in the United States between a place in—
(1) a State and a place in another State;
(2) the District of Columbia and another place in the District of Columbia;
(3) a State and a place in a territory or possession of the United States;
(4) a territory or possession of the United States and a place in another such territory or possession;
(5) a territory or possession of the United States and another place in the same territory or possession;
(6) the United States and another place in the United States through a foreign country; or
(7) the United States and a place in a foreign country.
(b) No Jurisdiction Over Intrastate Transportation.—
The Board does not have jurisdiction under subsection (a) over the transportation of property, or the receipt, delivery, storage, or handling of property, entirely in a State (other than the District of Columbia) and not transported between a place in the United States and a place in a foreign country except as otherwise provided in this part.
(c) Protection of States Powers.—
This part does not affect the power of a State, in exercising its police power, to require reasonable intrastate transportation by carriers providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Board under this chapter unless the State requirement is inconsistent with an order of the Board issued under this part or is prohibited under this part.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 922.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10501 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15302 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15302. Authority to exempt pipeline carrier transportation
(a) In General—
In a matter related to a pipeline carrier providing transportation subject to jurisdiction under this chapter, the Board shall exempt a person, class of persons, or a transaction or service when the Board finds that the application, in whole or in part, of a provision of this part—
(1) is not necessary to carry out the transportation policy of section 15101; and
(2) either (A) the transaction or service is of limited scope, or (B) the application, in whole or in part, of the provision is not needed to protect shippers from the abuse of market power.
(b) Initiation of Proceeding.—
The Board may, where appropriate, begin a proceeding under this section on its own initiative or an interested party.
(c) Period of Exemption.—
The Board may specify the period of time during which an exemption granted under this section is effective.
(d) Revocation.—
The Board may revoke an exemption, to the extent it specifies, when it finds that application, in whole or in part, of a provision of this part to the person, class, or transportation is necessary to carry out the transportation policy of section 15101.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 923.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15501 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15501. Standards for pipeline rates, classifications, through routes, rules, and practices
(a) Reasonableness.—
A rate, classification, rule, or practice related to transportation or service provided by a pipeline carrier subject to this part must be reasonable. A through route established by such a carrier must be reasonable.
(b) Nondiscrimination.—
A pipeline carrier providing transportation subject to this part may not discriminate in its rates against a connecting line of any other pipeline, rail, or water carrier providing transportation subject to this subtitle or unreasonably discriminate against that line in the distribution of traffic that is not routed specifically by the shipper.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 923.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10701 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15502 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15502. Authority for pipeline carriers to establish rates, classifications, rules, and practices
A pipeline carrier providing transportation or service subject to this part shall establish—
(1) rates and classifications for transportation and service it may provide under this part; and
(2) rules and practices on matters related to that transportation or service.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 923.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10702 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15503 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15503. Authority and criteria: rates, classifications, rules, and practices prescribed by Board
(a) In General.—
When the Board, after a full hearing, decides that a rate charged or collected by a pipeline carrier for transportation subject to this part, or that a classification, rule, or practice of that carrier, does or will violate this part, the Board may prescribe the rate, classification, rule, or practice to be followed. In prescribing the rate, classification, rule, or practice, the Board may utilize rate reasonableness procedures that provide an effective simulation of a market-based price for a stand alone pipeline. The Board may order the carrier to stop the violation. When a rate, classification, rule, or practice is prescribed under this subsection, the affected carrier may not publish, charge, or collect a different rate and shall adopt the classification and observe the rule or practice prescribed by the Board.
(b) Factors To Consider.—
When prescribing a rate, classification, rule, or practice for transportation or service by a pipeline carrier, the Board shall consider, among other factors—
(1) the effect of the prescribed rate, classification, rule, or practice on the movement of traffic by that carrier;
(2) the need for revenues that are sufficient, under honest, economical, and efficient management, to let the carrier provide that transportation or service; and
(3) the availability of other economic transportation alternatives.
(c) Proceeding.—
The Board may begin a proceeding under this section on complaint. A complaint under this section must contain a full statement of the facts and the reasons for the complaint and must be made under oath.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 924.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10704 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15504 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15504. Government traffic
A pipeline carrier providing transportation or service for the United States Government may transport property for the United States Government without charge or at a rate reduced from the applicable commercial rate. Section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41 does not apply when transportation for the United States Government can be obtained from a carrier lawfully operating in the area where the transportation would be provided.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 924; amended Pub. L. 111–350, § 5(o)(6), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3853.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10721 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Pub. L. 111–350 substituted “Section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41” for “Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15505 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15505. Prohibition against discrimination by pipeline carriers
A pipeline carrier providing transportation or service subject to this part may not subject a person, place, port, or type of traffic to unreasonable discrimination.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 924.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10741 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 15506 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 15506. Facilities for interchange of traffic
A pipeline carrier providing transportation subject to this part shall provide reasonable, proper, and equal facilities that are within its power to provide for the interchange of traffic between, and for the receiving, forwarding, and delivering of property to and from, its respective line and a connecting line of a pipeline, rail, or water carrier under this subtitle.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 924.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10742 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.