S. 2229 (112th): A bill to authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Mar 22, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 22, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 22, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 22, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Last updated Mar 22, 2012.
2 pages

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3/22/2012--Introduced.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines (including all appurtenances used in their operation) that, as of March 1, 2012, are within the boundary of Glacier National Park in Montana. Specifies that each such permit shall be:
(1) issued as a right-of-way renewal,
(2) for a width of not more than 50 feet on either side of the centerline of the pipeline, and
(3) subject to any terms and conditions that are determined by the Secretary to be necessary.

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