§ 23-15-101. Common carriers — Eminent domain
(a) All pipeline companies operating in this state are given the right of eminent domain and are declared to be common carriers, except pipelines operated for conveying natural gas for public utility service. (b) The procedure to be followed in the exercise of the right shall be the same as prescribed in § 18-15-1201 et […]
§ 23-15-103. Gas rates
All gas lines or companies operating within the state who render a domestic or general service to the public in the furnishing and sale of gas are required to buy or furnish from the lowest or most advantageous market. Failure to do so shall deprive them of the difference in price between the market price […]
§ 23-15-104. Rates and charges of natural gas utilities — Determination
In determining and regulating the rates and charges of a natural gas utility company, the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall allow as an operating expense of the natural gas utility company, for natural gas produced by it, the fair value or reasonable market price of the natural gas at the point at which the gas […]
§ 23-15-105. Pipeline companies authorized to transport ammonia and other components of fertilizer
(a) Pipeline companies operating in this state as common carriers and companies operating pipelines in this state for conveying natural or artificial gas for public utility service may transport by pipeline ammonia and other substances and materials composing commercial fertilizer, or used in manufacturing commercial fertilizer, when specifically authorized to so do by the Arkansas […]
§ 23-15-201. Title
This subchapter may be cited as the “Arkansas Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1971”.
§ 23-15-202. Purpose
It is the purpose of this subchapter to empower the Arkansas Public Service Commission to submit a satisfactory certification pursuant to Section 5 of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, Pub. L. No. 90-481, and to otherwise protect the public peace, health, and safety of the citizens of this state.
§ 23-15-203. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Commission” means the Arkansas Public Service Commission; (2) “Gas” means natural gas, flammable gas, or gas which is toxic or corrosive; (3) “Interstate transmission facilities” means pipeline facilities used in the transportation of gas which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy […]
§ 23-15-204. General powers of commission
The Arkansas Public Service Commission may: (1) Advise, consult, contract, and cooperate with any agency of the federal government, the State of Arkansas, or any other state in projects of common interest of the regulations of safety of pipeline facilities and transportation of gas and administer the authority delegated to the commission by contract with […]
§ 23-15-205. Safety standards
(a) The Arkansas Public Service Commission by order may promulgate, amend, enforce, waive, and repeal minimum safety standards for the transportation of gas and pipeline facilities. (b) (1) These standards may apply to the design, installation, inspection, testing, construction, extension, operation, replacement, and maintenance of pipeline facilities. (2) The state safety standards shall be practicable […]
§ 23-15-206. Reports, records, etc., to be maintained — Access by commission
(a) The Arkansas Public Service Commission may require persons subject to this subchapter to maintain record maintenance, reporting, and inspection. (b) Each person who engages in the transportation of gas or who owns or operates pipeline facilities shall establish and maintain such records, make such reports, and provide such information as the commission may reasonably […]