H.R. 2606 (112th): New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act

Introduced:
Jul 21, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Grimm [R-NY13]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 112-197.

The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. H.R. stands for House of Representatives bill.

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on November 27, 2012.

Progress
Introduced Jul 21, 2011
Referred to Committee Jul 21, 2011
Reported by Committee Nov 17, 2011
Passed House Feb 07, 2012
Passed Senate with Changes Sep 22, 2012
Passed Senate Nov 14, 2012
Signed by the President Nov 27, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

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Full Title

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in the Gateway National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jan 01, 2012.
2 pages

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Library of Congress Summary

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11/27/2012.
Section 3 -
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits for rights-of way or other necessary authorizations to allow the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (Transco) to construct, operate, and maintain a natural gas pipeline and related facilities within the Gateway National Recreation Area (GNRA), New York. Requires such permit to be:
(1) consistent with the laws and regulations generally applicable to utility rights-of-way within units of the National Park System (NPS), and
(2) subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary deems appropriate.
Requires the Secretary to:
(1) charge a fee for any such permit based upon fair market value;
(2) provide for recovery of costs incurred by the NPS for permit processing, issuance, and monitoring; and
(3) retain any fees associated with the recovery of costs.
Limits such permit to a term of 10 years, subject to renewal at the Secretary's discretion.
Section 4 -
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a noncompetitive lease with Transco to allow the occupancy and use of buildings and associated property at Floyd Bennett Field within the GNRA to house meter and regulating equipment and other equipment necessary to the operation of the natural gas pipeline facilities.
Requires such lease to:
(1) comply with NPS leasing regulations, but permits the proceeds from rental payments to be used for infrastructure needs, resource protection and restoration, and visitor services at GNRA; and
(2) provide for building and property restoration and maintenance, including regulations and programmatic agreements, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act.
Section 5 -
Authorizes the Secretary to impose citations or fines, or to suspend or revoke any authority under a permit or lease, for either noncompliance or for a violation of any term or condition.

House Republican Conference Summary

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This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/112/2/hr2606.

Background

According to Committee Report 112-373, due to increased demand for natural gas in New York City, New York, additional pipeline capacity is needed. To remedy this problem, New York City is working to place a pipeline through Gateway National Recreation Area. H.R. 2606 provides the National Park Service (NPS) with the authority to approve a pipeline through its jurisdiction. As part of an agreement reached with NPS, in exchange for permitting the pipeline, the Williams Company will restore and maintain abandoned aircraft hangers in Floyd Bennett Field which is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. One hanger will house the pipeline meter station and the others will be for park purposes.

Summary

H.R. 2606 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits for the construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipeline facilities within the Gateway National Recreation Area located in New York and New Jersey. In addition, the bill would authorize the Secretary to collect rent from leases of any National Park Service (NPS) land or buildings associated with the pipeline.

Under the legislation, permits issued for the natural gas pipeline facilities under this section shall be consistent with the laws and regulations generally applicable to utility rights-of-way within units of the National Park System. In addition, any permits issued under this section for the natural gas pipeline facilities shall be subject to such terms and conditions the Secretary deems appropriate. The Secretary would be required to charge a fee for any permits and permits would be issued for a term of 10 years.

Cost

According to CBO, any offsetting receipts from leasing NPS land or buildings associated with a pipeline in the Gateway National Recreation Area would total less than $150,000 a year.  These receipts would be deposited in the U.S. Treasury as offsetting receipts and would go toward deficit reduction.

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