SECTION 165:20-3-1. Pipeline assessments

(a)   Application. Each operator of a pipeline subject to Subchapters 5 and 7 shall pay a pipeline assessment to the Commission as set forth in the provisions of this Subchapter.

(b)   Calculation. For purposes of this Subchapter, the pipeline assessment shall be determined as follows:

(1)   For gas pipeline operators required to submit an annual report pursuant to 165:20-5-13(b) and 165:20-5-14(b). On the basis of the total number of miles of pipeline as reported on their annual report multiplied by the assessment rate of $25.00 per mile of pipeline for the fiscal year starting on July 1.

(2)   For hazardous liquid pipeline operators required to submit an annual report pursuant to 165:20-7-6. On the basis of the total number of miles of pipeline as reported on their annual report multiplied by the assessment rate of $75.00 per mile of pipeline for the fiscal year starting on July 1.

(3)   For master meter operators. The annual assessment shall be $200.00.

(4)   The minimum annual pipeline assessment owed by an operator is $200.00.

(c)   Payment.

(1)   For purposes of payment of assessment, an assessable year shall be the period of time from the first day of July of any given calendar year to the 30th of June of the following year.

(2)   All operators who must pay a pipeline assessment under the provisions of this Subchapter shall pay their pipeline assessment for any given assessable year on or before the 15th of August of each assessable year.

(3)   Operators who purchase or acquire pipeline systems subject to a pipeline assessment are responsible for payment of the assessment.

(4)   All payments of assessments shall be deposited by the Commission in the "Corporation Commission Revolving Fund".

[Source: Amended at 11 Ok Reg 3703, eff 7-11-94; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2496, eff 7-1-97; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2376, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1866, eff 7-1-08; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1125, eff 7-1-11; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 545, eff 8-1-19]