S. 1310Senate109th Congress (2005-2007)Enacted

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act

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Became Public Law No: 109-156.

December 30, 2005

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SenateIntro Referral

Introduced in Senate

June 24, 2005

SenateIntro Referral

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

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

June 24, 2005

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-213.

National Parks Subcommittee

September 22, 2005

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

November 16, 2005

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 11/18/2005 with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 109-194.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

December 8, 2005

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 312.

December 8, 2005

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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13935-13936; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S13935-13936)

December 16, 2005

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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

December 16, 2005

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Received in the House.

December 17, 2005 • 6:23 PM

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

December 17, 2005

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Held at the desk.

December 17, 2005 • 8:53 PM

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12215-12216)

December 19, 2005 • 12:59 AM

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Mr. Pombo asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

December 19, 2005 • 12:59 AM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H12215-12216)

December 19, 2005 • 1:00 AM

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On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H12215-12216)

December 19, 2005 • 1:00 AM

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

December 19, 2005 • 1:00 AM

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Cleared for White House.

December 19, 2005

President

Presented to President.

December 22, 2005

Became Law

Signed by President.

December 30, 2005

Became Law

Became Public Law No: 109-156.

December 30, 2005

Floor Debate

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Sen. Kay Bailey HutchisonR-TX · Sep 22, 2005

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 22, 2005, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on ``Examining the Financial Services Industry's Responsibilities and Role in Preventing Identity Theft and Protecting Sensitive Financial Information.''

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet on Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 10 a.m., on Communications in a Disaster, in SD-562.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet on Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing on the following pending nominations:

Environmental Protection Agency, George M. Gray, of Massachusetts, to be an assistant administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Edward McGaffigan, Jr., of Virginia, to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of 5 years expiring June 30, 2010.

Department of the Interior, H. Dale Hall, of New Mexico, to be director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Environmental Protection Agency, Lyons Gray, of North Carolina, to be chief financial officer, Environmental Protection Agency.

Department of Commerce, Santanu K. Baruah, of Oregon, to be assistant secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the

Senate on Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 9 a.m., to hold a hearing on nominations.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Education and Early Childhood Development, be authorized to hold a hearing during the session of the Senate on Thursday, September 22 at 3 p.m. in SD-430.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet on Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. to hold a business meeting to consider pending committee business.

Agenda

Legislation

1. S. , Assure Emergency and Interoperable Communications for First Responders Act of 2005.

2. S. , an original bill to provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

3. S. , a bill to expand the responsibilities of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction to provide independent and objective audits and investigations relating to the federal programs for Hurricane Katrina.

4. S. 939, Disaster Recovery Act of 2005.

5. S. 1700, a bill to establish an Office of the Hurricane Katrina Recovery Chief Financial Officer.

6. S. , a bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow employees of the judicial branch to establish an emergency leave transfer program in the event of a major disaster or emergency.

7. S. 572, Homeland Security Food and Agriculture Act of 2005.

Nominations

1. Stewart A. Baker to be Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

2. John R. Fisher to be Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

3. Colleen D. Kiko to be General Counsel, Federal Labor Relations Authority.

4. Juliet J. McKenna to be Associate Judge, District of Columbia Superior Court.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet to conduct a markup of Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. in Senate Dirksen Office Building Room 226.

Agenda

I. Nominations

John G. Roberts, to be Chief Justice of the United States; Timothy Flanigan, to be Deputy Attorney General.

II. Bills

S. 1088. Streamlined Procedures Act of 2005; Kyl, Cornyn, Grassley, Hatch;

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate for a hearing entitled, ``The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Small Businesses'' on Thursday, September 22, 2005, beginning at 10 a.m. in room 428A of the Russell Senate Office Building.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Vetearns' Affairs be authorized to meeting during the session of the Senate on Thursday, September 22, 2005, for a committee hearing titled ``Preserving Sacred Ground; Should Capital Offenders be Buried in America's National Cemeteries?'' The hearing will take place in Room 418 of the Russell Senate Office Building at 10 a.m.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 22, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. to hold a closed markup on the fiscal year 2006 Intelligence Authorization.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security be authorized to meet on Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. for a hearing regarding ``Cost and Payment Plans of Medicare Part D.''

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on National Parks be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, September 22 at 2:30 p.m.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony on the following bills: S. 435, a bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Farmington River and Salmon Brook in the State of Connecticut for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes, S. 1096, a bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate portions of the system, and for other purposes, S. 1310, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation to increase the diameter of natural gas pipeline located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, S. 1378, a bill to amend the National Historic Preservation Act to provide appropriation authorization and improve the operations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and S. 1627, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study to evaluate resources along the coastal region of the State of Delaware and to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing a unit of the National Park in Delaware.

Sen. Craig ThomasR-WY · Sep 13, 2005

Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that the following hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on National Parks of the Committee on…

Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that the following hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on National Parks of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:

The hearing will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony on the following bills: S. 435, a bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Farmington River and Salmon Brook in the State of Connecticut for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes, S. 1096, a bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate portions of the Musconetcong River in the State of New Jersey as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes, S. 1310, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation to increase the diameter of a natural gas pipeline located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, S. 1378, a bill to amend the National Historic Preservation Act to provide appropriation authorization and improve the operations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and S. 1627, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study to evaluate resources along the coastal region of the State of Delaware and to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing a unit of the National Park System in Delaware.

Because of the limited time available for the hearing, witnesses may testify by invitation only. However, those

wishing to submit written testimony for the hearing record should send two copies of their testimony to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, SD-364 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510-6150.

For further information, please contact Tom Lillie or Brian Carlstrom.

Sen. Pete V. DomeniciR-NM · Sep 13, 2005

Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that the following hearing has been scheduled before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The…

Rep. Richard W. PomboR-CA-11 · Dec 18, 2005

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the Senate bill (S. 1310) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation to…

Rep. Richard W. PomboR-CA-11 · Dec 18, 2005

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on the following bills: S. 205, S. 652, S. 1238, S. 1310, S. 1481, S.…

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Rep. Jeff FortenberryR-NE-1 · Sep 14, 2005

Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, I was unavoidably detained and thus missed rollcall votes Nos. 465, 466, and 467. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on all three votes.

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        [Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
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[S. 1310 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

S.1310

One Hundred Ninth Congress

of the

United States of America

AT THE FIRST SESSION

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the fourth day of January, two thousand and five

An Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Columbia Gas
Transmission Corporation to increase the diameter of a natural gas
pipeline located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, to
allow certain commercial vehicles to continue to use Route 209 within
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and to extend the
termination date of the National Park System Advisory Board to January
1, 2007.

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 ``Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area Improvement Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) Corporation.--The term ``Corporation'' means the Columbia
Gas Transmission Corporation.
(2) Pipeline.--The term ``pipeline'' means that portion of the
pipeline of the Corporation numbered 1278 that is--
(A) located in the Recreation Area; and
(B) situated on 2 tracts designated by the Corporation as
ROW No. 16405 and No. 16413.
(3) Recreation area.--The term ``Recreation Area'' means the
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior.
(5) Superintendent.--The term ``Superintendent'' means the
Superintendent of the Recreation Area.

SEC. 3. EASEMENT FOR EXPANDED NATURAL GAS PIPELINE.

(a) In General.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with the
Corporation to grant to the Corporation an easement to enlarge the
diameter of the pipeline from 14 inches to not more than 20 inches.
(b) Terms and Conditions.--The easement authorized under subsection
(a) shall--
(1) be consistent with--
(A) the recreational values of the Recreation Area; and
(B) protection of the resources of the Recreation Area;
(2) include provisions for the protection of resources in the
Recreation Area that ensure that only the minimum and necessary
amount of disturbance, as determined by the Secretary, shall occur
during the construction or maintenance of the enlarged pipeline;
(3) be consistent with the laws (including regulations) and
policies applicable to units of the National Park System; and
(4) be subject to any other terms and conditions that the
Secretary determines to be necessary;
(c) Permits.--
(1) In general.--The Superintendent may issue a permit to the
Corporation for the use of the Recreation Area in accordance with
subsection (b) for the temporary construction and staging areas
required for the construction of the enlarged pipeline.
(2) Prior to issuance.--The easement authorized under
subsection (a) and the permit authorized under paragraph (1) shall
require that before the Superintendent issues a permit for any
clearing or construction, the Corporation shall--
(A) consult with the Superintendent;
(B) identify natural and cultural resources of the
Recreation Area that may be damaged or lost because of the
clearing or construction; and
(C) submit to the Superintendent for approval a restoration
and mitigation plan that--
(i) describes how the land subject to the easement will
be maintained; and
(ii) includes a schedule for, and description of, the
specific activities to be carried out by the Corporation to
mitigate the damages or losses to, or restore, the natural
and cultural resources of the Recreation Area identified
under subparagraph (B).
(d) Pipeline Replacement Requirements.--The enlargement of the
pipeline authorized under subsection (a) shall be considered to meet
the pipeline replacement requirements required by the Research and
Special Programs Administration of the Department of Transportation
(CPF No. 1-2002-1004-H).
(e) FERC Consultation.--The Corporation shall comply with all other
requirements for certification by the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission that are necessary to permit the increase in pipeline size.
(f) Limitation.--The Secretary shall not grant any additional
increases in the diameter of, or easements for, the pipeline within the
boundary of the Recreation Area after the date of enactment of this
Act.
(g) Effect on Right-of-Way Easement.--Nothing in this Act increases
the 50-foot right-of-way easement for the pipeline.
(h) Penalties.--On request of the Secretary, the Attorney General
may bring a civil action against the Corporation in United States
district court to recover damages and response costs under Public Law
101-337 (16 U.S.C. 19jj et seq.) or any other applicable law if--
(1) the Corporation--
(A) violates a provision of--
(i) an easement authorized under subsection (a); or
(ii) a permit issued under subsection (c); or
(B) fails to submit or timely implement a restoration and
mitigation plan approved under subsection (c)(2)(C); and
(2) the violation or failure destroys, results in the loss of,
or injures any park system resource (as defined in section 1 of
Public Law 101-337 (16 U.S.C. 19jj)).

SEC. 4. USE OF CERTAIN ROADS WITHIN DELAWARE WATER GAP.

Section 702 of Division I of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands
Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4185) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``at noon on September 30,
2005'' and inserting ``on the earlier of the date on which a
feasible alternative is available or noon of September 30, 2015'';
and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``September 30, 2005''
and inserting ``on the earlier of the date on which a feasible
alternative is available or September 30, 2015''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``noon on September 30, 2005'' and
inserting ``the earlier of the date on which a feasible
alternative is available or noon of September 30, 2015'';
and
(ii) by striking ``not exceed $25 per trip'' and
inserting the following: ``be established at a rate that
would cover the cost of collection of the commercial use
fee, but not to exceed $40 per trip''.

SEC. 5. TERMINATION OF NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD.

Effective on January 1, 2006, section 3(f) of the Act of August 21,
1935 (16 U.S.C. 463(f)) is amended in the first sentence by striking
``2006'' and inserting ``2007''.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.