49 U.S.C. § 15302 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 49. 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--

(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.