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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the status of liquefied natural gas marine terminals. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 121.007(a), Utilities Code, is amended |
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to read as follows: |
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(a) A person operating a natural gas pipeline, a liquefied |
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natural gas pipeline, or an underground storage facility is not a |
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gas utility if the person certifies to the railroad commission that |
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the person uses the pipeline or underground storage facility solely |
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to deliver natural gas or liquefied natural gas or the constituents |
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of natural gas or liquefied natural gas: |
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(1) to a liquefied natural gas marine terminal; |
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(2) from a liquefied natural gas marine terminal to |
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the owner of the gas or another person on behalf of the owner of the |
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gas; [or] |
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(3) that is acquired or sold by the person as necessary |
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for the operation or maintenance of its facility that is excluded as |
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a gas utility under this section; or |
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(4) that has been acquired by, stored by, or liquefied |
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by the operator of a liquefied natural gas marine terminal. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |