An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-88 to strike section 3 of the bill (Keystone XL Permit Approval). Section 3 eliminates the requirement for a Presidential Permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline across an international border. Section 3 further deems the new application for the Keystone XL pipeline approved, based on a final environmental impact statement issued by the U.S. Department of State for a different pipeline route.

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Amendment Number
70
Description
An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-88 to strike section 3 of the bill (Keystone XL Permit Approval). Section 3 eliminates the requirement for a Presidential Permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline across an international border. Section 3 further deems the new application for the Keystone XL pipeline approved, based on a final environmental impact statement issued by the U.S. Department of State for a different pipeline route.
Purpose
Amendment sought to strike section 3 of the bill (Keystone XL Permit Approval) which states that the Keystone XL pipeline does not require a permit to cross the international border between Canada and the United States.
Congress
113
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 22, 2013
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Rahall amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 238 (Roll no. 173).
Latest Action Time
18:16:45
Submitted Date
May 22, 2013
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Feb 3, 2022
Amendment 70 — Informed