1. (a) Field gathering lines are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a right-of-way lease under AS 38.35.

2. (b) In this section,

   1. (1) "carbon dioxide" has the meaning given in AS 41.06.210;

   2. (2) "field gathering line" means pipe and associated facilities, including separators, test equipment, pumps, treaters, and tanks, used

      1. (A) in the transfer of gas or oil from a well or other facility used in the production of gas or oil to a point where there is either a custody transfer of the gas or oil or where the gas or oil enters a common carrier pipeline, whichever first occurs; or

      2. (B) to transport carbon dioxide

         1. (i) within the areal extent of a carbon storage lease;
         2. (ii) within the areal extent of an oil and gas lease under AS 38.05.180;
         3. (iii) within a carbon storage unit or storage facility permitted under AS 41.06.120 or 41.06.185; or
         4. (iv) between a well used to inject carbon dioxide and the downstream point of custody transfer from a common carrier pipeline.

(Eff. 3/3/74, Register 49; am 2/16/2025, Register 253)

Authority: AS 38.05.020, AS 38.35.020, AS 38.05.700