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Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act

Became Public Law No: 112-69.

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Summary

49 Public Law Jan 25, 2012

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association or a successor organization up to 30,000 square feet of land and improvements in Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia at the location on Cockspur Island that has been used continuously by the Association since 1940. Instructs the Secretary to require a rental fee based on fair market value adjusted, as deemed appropriate, for amounts to be expended by the lessee for property preservation and related expenses. Requires the deposit of the proceeds received from such fee into a special account in the Treasury related to rental payments made under leases for the use of buildings and associated property administered as part of the National Park System. Requires a lease entered into under this Act to be made for a term of up to 10 years and, at the Secretary's discretion, for successive terms of up to 10 years at a time and to include any terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the resources of the Monument and the public interest. Exempts the lease authorized by this Act, except as provided above, from certain provisions related to the leasing of buildings and property administered as part of the System and the leasing of federal buildings and property.

81 Passed House without amendment Jan 12, 2012

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association or a successor organization up to 30,000 square feet of land and improvements in Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia at the location on Cockspur Island that has been used continuously by the Association since 1940. Instructs the Secretary to require a rental fee based on fair market value adjusted, as deemed appropriate, for amounts to be expended by the lessee for property preservation and related expenses. Requires the deposit of the proceeds received from such fee into a special account in the Treasury related to rental payments made under leases for the use of buildings and associated property administered as part of the National Park System. Requires a lease entered into under this Act to be made for a term of up to 10 years and, at the Secretary's discretion, for successive terms of up to 10 years at a time and to include any terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the resources of the Monument and the public interest. Exempts the lease authorized by this Act, except as provided above, from certain provisions related to the leasing of buildings and property administered as part of the System and the leasing of federal buildings and property.

79 Reported to House without amendment Jan 11, 2012

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association or a successor organization up to 30,000 square feet of land and improvements in Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia at the location on Cockspur Island that has been used continuously by the Association since 1940. Instructs the Secretary to require a rental fee based on fair market value adjusted, as deemed appropriate, for amounts to be expended by the lessee for property preservation and related expenses. Requires the deposit of the proceeds received from such fee into a special account in the Treasury related to rental payments made under leases for the use of buildings and associated property administered as part of the National Park System. Requires a lease entered into under this Act to be made for a term of up to 10 years and, at the Secretary's discretion, for successive terms of up to 10 years at a time and to include any terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the resources of the Monument and the public interest. Exempts the lease authorized by this Act, except as provided above, from certain provisions related to the leasing of buildings and property administered as part of the System and the leasing of federal buildings and property.

82 Passed Senate without amendment Dec 12, 2011

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association or a successor organization up to 30,000 square feet of land and improvements in Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia at the location on Cockspur Island that has been used continuously by the Association since 1940. Instructs the Secretary to require a rental fee based on fair market value adjusted, as deemed appropriate, for amounts to be expended by the lessee for property preservation and related expenses. Requires the deposit of the proceeds received from such fee into a special account in the Treasury related to rental payments made under leases for the use of buildings and associated property administered as part of the National Park System. Requires a lease entered into under this Act to be made for a term of up to 10 years and, at the Secretary's discretion, for successive terms of up to 10 years at a time and to include any terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the resources of the Monument and the public interest. Exempts the lease authorized by this Act, except as provided above, from certain provisions related to the leasing of buildings and property administered as part of the System and the leasing of federal buildings and property.

80 Reported to Senate without amendment Oct 20, 2011

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association or a successor organization up to 30,000 square feet of land and improvements in Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia at the location on Cockspur Island that has been used continuously by the Association since 1940. Instructs the Secretary to require a rental fee based on fair market value adjusted, as deemed appropriate, for amounts to be expended by the lessee for property preservation and related expenses. Requires the deposit of the proceeds received from such fee into a special account in the Treasury related to rental payments made under leases for the use of buildings and associated property administered as part of the National Park System. Requires a lease entered into under this Act to be made for a term of up to 10 years and, at the Secretary's discretion, for successive terms of up to 10 years at a time and to include any terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the resources of the Monument and the public interest. Exempts the lease authorized by this Act, except as provided above, from certain provisions related to the leasing of buildings and property administered as part of the System and the leasing of federal buildings and property.

00 Introduced in Senate Mar 28, 2011

Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association or a successor organization up to 30,000 square feet of land and improvements in Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia at the location on Cockspur Island that has been used continuously by the Association since 1940.

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Dec 19, 2011

Signed by President.

Dec 19, 2011

Signed by President.

Dec 19, 2011

Became Public Law No: 112-69.

Dec 19, 2011

Became Public Law No: 112-69.

Dec 9, 2011

Presented to President.

Dec 9, 2011

Presented to President.

Dec 7, 2011

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8244)

Dec 7, 2011

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/05/2011 H8129)

Dec 7, 2011

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/05/2011 H8129)

Dec 7, 2011

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

Dec 5, 2011

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

Dec 5, 2011

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8129-8130)

Dec 5, 2011

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 535.

Dec 5, 2011

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lujan 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.

Dec 1, 2011

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-298.

Dec 1, 2011

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-298.

Dec 1, 2011

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.

Nov 17, 2011

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Nov 17, 2011

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Nov 3, 2011

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 3, 2011

Received in the House.

Nov 3, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Nov 2, 2011

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7090; text as passed Senate: CR S7090)

Nov 2, 2011

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7090; text as passed Senate: CR S7090)

Aug 30, 2011

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/02/2011 without amendment. With written report No. 112-59.

Aug 30, 2011

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/02/2011 without amendment. With written report No. 112-59.

Aug 30, 2011

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.

Jul 14, 2011

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

May 11, 2011

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-124.

Mar 9, 2011

Introduced in Senate

Mar 9, 2011

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

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