S. 2229 · 112th Congress
A bill to authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jon Tester
- Introduced
- 2012-03-22
- Latest action
- 2012-06-27 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-578.
Summary
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.