15-U.S.C.-720H
§720H – Clarification of Angta Status and Authorities
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- Reference: Section 720h
- Legend: §720H – Clarification of Angta Status and Authorities
- USCode Year: 2013
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(a) Savings clause
Nothing in this chapter affects—
(1) any decision, certificate, permit, right-of-way, lease, or other authorization issued under section 9 of the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 719g); or
(2) any Presidential finding or waiver issued in accordance with that Act [15 U.S.C. 719 et seq.].
(b) Clarification of authority to amend terms and conditions to meet current project requirements
Any Federal agency responsible for granting or issuing any certificate, permit, right-of-way, lease, or other authorization under section 9 of the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 719g) may add to, amend, or rescind any term or condition included in the certificate, permit, right-of-way, lease, or other authorization to meet current project requirements (including the physical design, facilities, and tariff specifications), if the addition, amendment, or rescission—
(1) would not compel any change in the basic nature and general route of the Alaska natural gas transportation system as designated and described in section 2 of the Presidents decision; or
(2) would not otherwise prevent or impair in any significant respect the expeditious construction and initial operation of the Alaska natural gas transportation system.
(c) Updated environmental reviews
The Secretary shall require the sponsor of the Alaska natural gas transportation system to submit such updated environmental data, reports, permits, and impact analyses as the Secretary determines are necessary to develop detailed terms, conditions, and compliance plans required by section 5 of the Presidents decision.
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, §110, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1262.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original this division, meaning division C of Pub. L. 108–324, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1255, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division C to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 720 of this title and Tables.
The Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 94–586, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2903, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 15C (§719 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 719 of this title and Tables.
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