Amendment113th Congress
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.
- 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