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HR 4606 - 112

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

Became Public Law No: 112-268.

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Secretary of the Interior may issue right 1

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16 USC 161 1
Public Law 112-268 1

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Timeline

Jan 14, 2013

Signed by President.

Jan 14, 2013

Signed by President.

Jan 14, 2013

Became Public Law No: 112-268.

Jan 14, 2013

Became Public Law No: 112-268.

Jan 3, 2013

Presented to President.

Jan 3, 2013

Presented to President.

Jan 2, 2013

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8666)

Jan 2, 2013

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8666)

Jan 2, 2013

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 18, 2012

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Dec 17, 2012

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Dec 17, 2012

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6811-6812)

Dec 17, 2012

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4606.

Dec 17, 2012

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Dec 17, 2012

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6813-6814)

Dec 17, 2012

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 286 - 10 (Roll no. 627).(text: CR H6811)

Dec 17, 2012

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 286 - 10 (Roll no. 627). (text: CR H6811)

Dec 17, 2012

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

Jul 26, 2012

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-627.

Jul 26, 2012

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-627.

Jul 26, 2012

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.

Jul 11, 2012

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

Jul 11, 2012

Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

Jul 11, 2012

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 8, 2012

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

May 29, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

May 29, 2012

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

Apr 24, 2012

Introduced in House

Apr 24, 2012

Introduced in House

Apr 24, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Summary

49 Public Law Apr 22, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 26, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 25 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.

36 Passed House amended Jan 11, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 26, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 25 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.

82 Passed Senate without amendment Jan 11, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 26, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 25 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.

17 Reported to House with amendment(s) Jan 11, 2013

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 25 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.

00 Introduced in House Jun 5, 2012

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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