Describe the key statements with respect to pipeline national transportation policy that were included in the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-88):

Answer 1

System that meets the transportation needs of the United States, including the national
defense, it is the policy of the United States Government to oversee the modes of
transportation and in overseeing these modes:
(1) to recognize and preserve the inherent advantage of each mode of transportation;
(2) to promote safe, adequate, economical, and efficient transportation;
(3) to encourage sound economic conditions in transportation; including sound
economic conditions among carriers;
(4) to encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable rates for
transportation without unreasonable discrimination or unfair or destructive
competitive practices;
(5) to cooperate with each State and the officials of each State on transportation
matters; and
(6)to encourage fair wages and working conditions in the transportation industry.