H.R. 4606 (112th): To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for ...

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To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.

April 24, 2012

Mr. REHBERG introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

July 26, 2012

Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 24, 2012]

To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PERMITS FOR EXISTING NATURAL GAS PIPELINES.

(a) In General- The Secretary of the Interior may issue right-of-way permits for each natural gas pipeline (including all appurtenances used in the operation of the natural gas pipeline) that, as of March 1, 2012, is located within the boundary of Glacier National Park.

(b) Terms and Conditions- A permit issued under subsection (a) shall be--

(1) issued as a right-of-way renewal, consistent with laws (including regulations) generally applicable to utility rights-of-way within units of the National Park System;

(2) for a width of not more than 25 feet on either side of the centerline of the natural gas pipeline; and

(3) subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary of the Interior determines to be necessary.

Union Calendar No. 451

To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.

July 26, 2012

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