1. (a) A pipeline carrier with a proposed designated pipeline facility not eligible under 3 AAC 48.452 may file a simplified pipeline tariff containing rules complying with 3 AAC 48.462, rates complying with 3 AAC 48.464, or both, along with a petition requesting that the commission declare the pipeline facility a designated pipeline facility eligible to operate under a simplified pipeline tariff. The petition must contain a statement that the pipeline carrier withdraws its tariff or specific tariff sheets filed under 3 AAC 48.200 - 3 AAC 48.410, as of the date the simplified pipeline tariff goes into effect.
2. (b) After notice and an opportunity for hearing, the commission will grant the petition and declare the proposed designated pipeline facility a designated pipeline facility if it finds that designated pipeline facility status is consistent with controlling law and is in the public interest.

(Eff. 1/9/2009, Register 189)

Authority: AS 42.04.080, AS 42.06.140, AS 42.06.620, AS 42.06.055, AS 42.06.350