# Transmission line factors.

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** 199 IAC 10.12
- **title:** Transmission line factors.
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Iowa Utilities Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2026-08-19
- **effective on:** 2025-07-16
- **summary:** Factors considered by the commission in determining whether a pipeline is a transmission line and is, therefore, required to have a permit include but are not limited to: 1. The definitions of a transmission line in ASME B31.8 and 49 CFR 192.3. 2. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administrati
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Factors considered by the commission in determining whether a pipeline is a transmission line and is, therefore, required to have a permit include but are not limited to:

1. The definitions of a transmission line in ASME B31.8 and 49 CFR 192.3.

2. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration interpretations.

3. The location of a distribution center.

4. Interconnection with an interstate pipeline.

5. Location of distribution regulator stations downstream of a proposed distribution center.

6. Whether a proposed distribution center has more than one source of supply and the type of pipeline that provides the supply.

7. Transfer of ownership of gas.

8. Reduction in pressure of pipeline at a meter.

9. No resale of gas downstream of a distribution center.
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