### Question
How is the "technical assistance" defined?


### Answer
The term **technical assistance** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 60130* as follows -

> engineering, research, and other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues, including the promotion of public participation on technical pipeline safety issues in proceedings related to this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 60130*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VIII-PIPELINES > CHAPTER 601-SAFETY**

