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H.R. 2606Became Law

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 27, 2012)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 22, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act - (Sec. 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.

(Sec. 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.

(Sec. 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.

What just happenedNov 27, 2012

Became Public Law No: 112-197.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-13](R-NY)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Nov 27, 2012PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 112-197.

  2. Nov 27, 2012BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 112-197.

  3. Nov 27, 2012PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 27, 2012BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 16, 2012FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 16, 2012President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 14, 2012ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Nov 14, 2012ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H6350)

  9. Nov 14, 2012NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H6350)

  10. Nov 14, 2012FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2606.

  11. Nov 14, 2012ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Amodei moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6350-6351)

  12. Sep 24, 2012Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Sep 22, 2012Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Sep 22, 2012Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Sep 22, 2012Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6674-6675)

  16. Sep 22, 2012Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Sep 22, 2012Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Mar 7, 2012Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-401.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  19. Feb 9, 2012IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Feb 7, 2012FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. Feb 7, 2012FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 2/6/2012 H481-482)

  22. Feb 7, 2012Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 2/6/2012 H481-482)

  23. Feb 7, 2012FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H549)

  24. Feb 6, 2012FloorH37210

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  25. Feb 6, 2012FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2606.

  26. Feb 6, 2012FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H481-483)

  27. Feb 6, 2012FloorH30300

    Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  28. Jan 23, 2012CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 254.

  29. Jan 23, 2012CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-373.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Jan 23, 2012Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-373.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Nov 17, 2011CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Nov 17, 2011CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Nov 17, 2011CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Sep 15, 2011CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  35. Jul 25, 2011CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  36. Jul 21, 2011IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. Jul 21, 2011IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  38. Jul 21, 2011IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 27, 201249

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 22, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act - (Sec. 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.

(Sec. 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.

(Sec. 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.

Passed Senate amendedSep 22, 201235

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act - (Sec. 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.

(Sec. 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.

(Sec. 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.

Passed House amendedFeb 7, 201236

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act - (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS), to issue permits that authorize the construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipeline facilities within the Gateway National Recreation Area (New Jersey-New York).

Directs the Secretary to charge a fee for such permits based upon fair market value, including costs incurred by the NPS in processing permit requests and monitoring the permitted activities.

Limits permits to a term of 10 years, subject to renewal with any changes to its terms and conditions mutually agreed upon.

States that non-compliance or a violation of permit terms may result in a citation, fine, or the suspension or revocation of authorization to conduct the permitted activity.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a noncompetitive lease with any entity to allow the occupancy and use of buildings and associated properties on Floyd Bennett Field (Brooklyn, New York) to house facilities associated with the project, particularly a meter and regulating station.

Requires such lease to: (1) comply with NPS leasing regulations; (2) provide for the restoration and maintenance of the buildings and associated properties in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Treatment Standards for Historic Property and any programmatic agreements; (3) provide for appropriate rent for occupancy and use of the property representing, at minimum but not limited to, fair market value; and (4) provide for monetary penalties for violations of the lease.

(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary to: (1) retain the portion of any permitting fee equal to the costs incurred in processing the request, issuing the permit, and monitoring permitted activities; and (2) deposit the balance into the Treasury.

Requires deposit of the rents collected under this Act into a special account in the Treasury, which shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation, for infrastructure needs, resource protection, and visitor services at the Gateway National Recreation Area.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jan 23, 201217

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act - (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS), to issue permits that authorize the construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipeline facilities within the Gateway National Recreation Area (New Jersey-New York).

Directs the Secretary to charge a fee for such permits based upon fair market value, including costs incurred by the NPS in processing permit requests and monitoring the permitted activities.

Limits permits to a term of 10 years, subject to renewal with any changes to its terms and conditions mutually agreed upon.

States that non-compliance or a violation of permit terms may result in a citation, fine, or the suspension or revocation of authorization to conduct the permitted activity.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a noncompetitive lease with any entity to allow the occupancy and use of buildings and associated properties on Floyd Bennett Field (Brooklyn, New York) to house facilities associated with the project, particularly a meter and regulating station.

Requires such lease to: (1) comply with NPS leasing regulations; (2) provide for the restoration and maintenance of the buildings and associated properties in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Treatment Standards for Historic Property and any programmatic agreements; (3) provide for appropriate rent for occupancy and use of the property representing, at minimum but not limited to, fair market value; and (4) provide for monetary penalties for violations of the lease.

(Sec. 5) Requires deposit in the Treasury of any fees and rents collected under this Act.

Introduced in HouseJul 21, 201100

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) issue permits to allow the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipeline facilities in the Gateway National Recreation Area (New Jersey-New York); and (2) enter into a lease agreement to allow the occupancy and use of an aircraft hangar building on Floyd Bennett Field (Brooklyn, New York) to house facilities associated with the operation of natural gas pipeline facilities.

Requires rent proceeds and other fees generated in connection with such lease agreement to be deposited in a special account dedicated solely for use in the Gateway National Recreation Area.

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act — Informed