North Dakota's Pipeline Authority (PA) was established by the Legislature in 2007. The North Dakota Industrial Commission is the North Dakota Pipeline Authority. The Authority was created for the purpose of diversifying and expanding the North Dakota economy by facilitating development of pipeline facilities to support the production, transportation, and utilization of North Dakota energy-related commodities. The Authority may participate in a pipeline facility through financing, planning, development, acquisition, leasing, rental, joint ownership, or other arrangements.