### Question
How does the law define common carrier?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16371*, **common carrier** is defined as:

> a transportation infrastructure operator or owner that—


(A) publishes a publicly available tariff containing the just and reasonable rates, terms, and conditions of nondiscriminatory service

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part J-Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation**

