### Question
How does PIPELINES define high-consequence area?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 60139*, **high-consequence area** is defined as:

> an area described in section 60109(a)

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 60139*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VIII-PIPELINES > CHAPTER 601-SAFETY**

