### Question
How does OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS define association?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 15721*, **association** is defined as:

> an organization maintained by or in the interest of a group of pipeline carriers that performs a service, or engages in activities, related to transportation under this part

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 15721*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART C-PIPELINE CARRIERS > CHAPTER 157-OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS > Subchapter B-Operations of Carriers**

