### Question
How is the term interstate pipeline defined?


### Answer
The term **interstate pipeline** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8441* as the following:

> any person engaged in the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission under the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8441*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-POWERPLANT AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL USE > SUBCHAPTER VII-ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT > Part D-Preservation of Contractual Rights**

