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Version 49 · Public Law · Jan 14, 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.
People & committees
Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large] · R–MT
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 112-268.
Became Public Law No: 112-268.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8666)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8666)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
House roll call 627 · Individual votesPassed/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)
House roll call 627 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6813-6814)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4606.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6811-6812)
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-627.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-627.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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