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[112th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 126 STAT. 2441]] Public Law 112-268 112th Congress An Act To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PERMITS FOR EXISTING NATURAL

SECTION 1. PERMITS FOR EXISTING NATURAL GAS PIPELINES. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior may issue right-of- way permits for each natural gas pipeline (including all appurtenances used in the operation of the natural gas pipeline) that, as of March 1, 2012, is located within the boundary of Glacier National Park. (b) Terms and Conditions.--A permit issued under subsection (a) shall be-- (1) issued as a right-of-way renewal, consistent with laws (including regulations) generally applicable to utility rights- of-way within units of the National Park System; (2) for a width of not more than 25 feet on either side of the centerline of the natural gas pipeline; and (3) subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary of the Interior determines to be necessary. Approved January 14, 2013. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 4606: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 112-627 (Comm. on Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 158 (2012): Dec. 17, considered and passed House. Vol. 158 (2013): Jan. 2, considered and passed Senate.