[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2606 Introduced in House (IH)]
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2606
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the construction
and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in the Gateway
National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 21, 2011
Mr. Grimm (for himself and Mr. Meeks) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
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A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the construction
and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in the Gateway
National Recreation Area, 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. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``New York City Natural Gas Supply
Enhancement Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Natural gas pipeline facilities.--The term ``natural
gas pipeline facilities'' includes pipe and related equipment
necessary for the transmission and distribution of natural gas,
such as meters, heating, and pressure-regulating devices used
in the transportation of natural gas.
(2) Permit.--The term ``permit'' means any permit,
easement, right-of-way, and any other authorization necessary
to allow the construction and operation of natural gas pipeline
facilities in the Gateway National Recreation Area.
(3) Lease.--The term ``lease'' refers to an agreement that
authorizes the occupancy and use of the designated premises for
natural gas pipeline facilities.
(4) Person.--The term ``person'' refers to an entity
holding a permit or lease issued under this statute.
(5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Department of the Interior.
SEC. 3. PERMITTING INSTRUMENTS FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary may issue permits to allow the
planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas
pipeline facilities in the Gateway National Recreation Area. Any right-
of-way issued shall be consistent with the laws and regulations
generally applicable to utility rights-of-way within units of the
National Park System.
(b) Terms and Conditions.--Permit issued under this section shall
be subject to such terms and conditions the Secretary determines to be
appropriate for the construction and operation of the natural gas
pipeline facilities to the extent that such terms and conditions do not
conflict with State or Federal laws or regulations.
(c) Permits.--
(1) Fees.--The fee for any permit issued under this section
shall be based on the fair market value of the rights granted
in such permit.
(2) Penalties.--At request of the Secretary, the Attorney
General may bring a civil action against any person holding a
permit issued pursuant to this section as applicable in the
United States district court to recover damages and response
costs under Public Law 101-337 (16 U.S.C. 19jj) or any other
applicable law in the event that--
(A) the person fails to comply with a provision of
a permit issued under this section; and
(B) the failure destroys, results in the loss of,
or injures any park system resources (as defined in
section 1 of Public Law 101-337 (16 U.S.C. 19jj)).
SEC. 4. LEASE AGREEMENT.
The Secretary may enter into a lease agreement to allow the
occupancy and use of an aircraft hanger building on Floyd Bennett Field
to house facilities associated with the operation of natural gas
pipeline facilities. Such lease agreement--
(1) shall not be subject to the limitations set forth in
sections 18.6, 18.7, 18.8, 18.9, and 18.10 of title 36, Code of
Federal Regulations;
(2) shall provide for the restoration and maintenance of
such building and an appropriate payment representing fair
market value for use of the property; and
(3) may provide for penalties for violations of the lease
agreement or for damage to the Gateway National Recreation
Area.
SEC. 5. FEES.
Rent proceeds and other fees generated in connection with a lease
agreement entered into under section 4 shall be deposited in a special
account dedicated solely for use in the Gateway National Recreation
Area, without restriction, and shall not be subject to the limitations
set forth in section 3 of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-2(k)(5)) and
section 111 of Public Law 89-665 (16 U.S.C. 470h-3).
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