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15 U.S.C. § 720b (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720b. Environmental reviews
(a) Compliance with NEPA
The issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of any Alaska natural gas transportation project under section 720a of this title shall be treated as a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)).
(b) Designation of lead agency
(1) In general
The Commission—
(A) shall be the lead agency for purposes of complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and
(B) shall be responsible for preparing the environmental impact statement required by section 102(2)(c) 1 of that Act [42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)] with respect to an Alaska natural gas transportation project under section 720a of this title.
(2) Consolidation of statements
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Commission shall prepare a single environmental impact statement, which shall consolidate the environmental reviews of all Federal agencies considering any aspect of the Alaska natural gas transportation project covered by the environmental impact statement.
(c) Other agencies
(1) In general
Each Federal agency considering an aspect of the construction and operation of an Alaska natural gas transportation project under section 720a of this title shall—
(A) cooperate with the Commission; and
(B) comply with deadlines established by the Commission in the preparation of the environmental impact statement under this section.
(2) Satisfaction of NEPA requirements
The environmental impact statement prepared under this section shall be adopted by each Federal agency described in paragraph (1) in satisfaction of the responsibilities of the Federal agency under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)) with respect to the Alaska natural gas transportation project covered by the environmental impact statement.
(d) Expedited process
The Commission shall—
(1) not later than 1 year after the Commission determines that the application under section 720a of this title with respect to an Alaska natural gas transportation project is complete, issue a draft environmental impact statement under this section; and
(2) not later than 180 days after the date of issuance of the draft environmental impact statement, issue a final environmental impact statement, unless the Commission for good cause determines that additional time is needed.
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 104, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1257.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(A), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 720c (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720c. Pipeline expansion
(a) Authority
With respect to any Alaska natural gas transportation project, on a request by 1 or more persons and after giving notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Commission may order the expansion of the Alaska natural gas project if the Commission determines that such an expansion is required by the present and future public convenience and necessity.
(b) Responsibilities of Commission
Before ordering an expansion under subsection (a), the Commission shall—
(1) approve or establish rates for the expansion service that are designed to ensure the recovery, on an incremental or rolled-in basis, of the cost associated with the expansion (including a reasonable rate of return on investment);
(2) ensure that the rates do not require existing shippers on the Alaska natural gas transportation project to subsidize expansion shippers;
(3) find that a proposed shipper will comply with, and the proposed expansion and the expansion of service will be undertaken and implemented based on, terms and conditions consistent with the tariff of the Alaska natural gas transportation project in effect as of the date of the expansion;
(4) find that the proposed facilities will not adversely affect the financial or economic viability of the Alaska natural gas transportation project;
(5) find that the proposed facilities will not adversely affect the overall operations of the Alaska natural gas transportation project;
(6) find that the proposed facilities will not diminish the contract rights of existing shippers to previously subscribed certificated capacity;
(7) ensure that all necessary environmental reviews have been completed; and
(8) find that adequate downstream facilities exist or are expected to exist to deliver incremental Alaska natural gas to market.
(c) Requirement for a firm transportation agreement
Any order of the Commission issued in accordance with this section shall be void unless the person requesting the order executes a firm transportation agreement with the Alaska natural gas transportation project within such reasonable period of time as the order may specify.
(d) Limitation
Nothing in this section expands or otherwise affects any authority of the Commission with respect to any natural gas pipeline located outside the State.
(e) Regulations
The Commission may issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 105, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1258.)
15 U.S.C. § 720f (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720f. State jurisdiction over in-State delivery of natural gas
(a) Local distribution
Any facility receiving natural gas from an Alaska natural gas transportation project for delivery to consumers within the State—
(1) shall be deemed to be a local distribution facility within the meaning of section 1(b) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717(b)); and
(2) shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.
(b) Additional pipelines
Except as provided in section 720a(d) of this title, nothing in this chapter shall preclude or otherwise affect a future natural gas pipeline that may be constructed to deliver natural gas to Fairbanks, Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, or the Kenai peninsula or Valdez or any other site in the State for consumption within or distribution outside the State.
(c) Rate coordination
(1) In general
In accordance with the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.], the Commission shall establish rates for the transportation of natural gas on any Alaska natural gas transportation project.
(2) Consultation
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Commission, in accordance with section 17(b) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717p(b)), shall consult with the State regarding rates (including rate settlements) applicable to natural gas transported on and delivered from the Alaska natural gas transportation project for use within the State.
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 108, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1261.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), 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 Natural Gas Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is act June 21, 1938, ch. 556, 52 Stat. 821, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 15B (§ 717 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 717w of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 720g (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720g. Study of alternative means of construction
(a) Requirement of study
If no application for the issuance of a certificate or amended certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of an Alaska natural gas transportation project has been filed with the Commission by the date that is 18 months after October 13, 2004, the Secretary shall conduct a study of alternative approaches to the construction and operation of such an Alaska natural gas transportation project.
(b) Scope of study
The study under subsection (a) shall take into consideration the feasibility of—
(1) establishing a Federal Government corporation to construct an Alaska natural gas transportation project; and
(2) securing alternative means of providing Federal financing and ownership (including alternative combinations of Government and private corporate ownership) of the Alaska natural gas transportation project.
(c) Consultation
In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers).
(d) Report
On completion of any study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes—
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary (including proposals for legislation to implement the recommendations).
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 109, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1262.)
15 U.S.C. § 720h (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720h. Clarification of ANGTA status and authorities
(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 President’s 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 President’s decision.
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 110, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1262.)
heading: References in Text
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.
15 U.S.C. § 720i (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720i. Sense of Congress concerning use of steel manufactured in North America and negotiation of a project labor agreement
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) an Alaska natural gas transportation project would provide significant economic benefits to the United States and Canada; and
(2) to maximize those benefits, the sponsors of the Alaska natural gas transportation project should make every effort to—
(A) use steel that is manufactured in North America; and
(B) negotiate a project labor agreement to expedite construction of the pipeline.
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 111, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1263.)
15 U.S.C. § 720j (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720j. Sense of Congress concerning participation by small business concerns
(a) Definition of small business concern
In this section, the term “small business concern” has the meaning given the term in section 632(a) of this title.
(b) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) an Alaska natural gas transportation project would provide significant economic benefits to the United States and Canada; and
(2) to maximize those benefits, the sponsors of the Alaska natural gas transportation project should maximize the participation of small business concerns in contracts and subcontracts awarded in carrying out the project.
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 112, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1263; Pub. L. 111–68, div. A, title I, § 1501(b), Oct. 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 2041.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–68 struck out subsec. (c) which related to study to determine extent to which small business concerns participate in construction of oil and gas pipelines in the United States.
15 U.S.C. § 720k (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720k. Alaska pipeline construction training program
(a) Program
(1) Establishment
The Secretary of Labor (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) shall make grants to the Alaska Workforce Investment Board—
(A) to recruit and train adult and dislocated workers in Alaska, including Alaska Natives, in the skills required to construct and operate an Alaska gas pipeline system; and
(B) for the design and construction of a training facility to be located in Fairbanks, Alaska, to support an Alaska gas pipeline training program.
(2) Coordination with existing programs
The training program established with the grants authorized under paragraph (1) shall be consistent with the vision and goals set forth in the State of Alaska Unified Plan, as developed pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.).
(b) Requirements for grants
The Secretary shall make a grant under subsection (a) only if—
(1) the Governor of the State of Alaska requests the grant funds and certifies in writing to the Secretary that there is a reasonable expectation that the construction of the Alaska natural gas pipeline system will commence by the date that is 2 years after the date of the certification; and
(2) the Secretary of Energy concurs in writing to the Secretary with the certification made under paragraph (1) after considering—
(A) the status of necessary Federal and State permits;
(B) the availability of financing for the Alaska natural gas pipeline project; and
(C) other relevant factors.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $20,000,000. Not more than 15 percent of the funds may be used for the facility described in subsection (a)(1)(B).
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 113, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1264.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of Title 20, Education, and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 720l (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720l. Sense of Congress concerning natural gas demand
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) North American demand for natural gas will increase dramatically over the course of the next several decades;
(2) both the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline and the Mackenzie Delta Natural Gas project in Canada will be necessary to help meet the increased demand for natural gas in North America;
(3) Federal and State officials should work together with officials in Canada to ensure both projects can move forward in a mutually beneficial fashion;
(4) Federal and State officials should acknowledge that the smaller scope, fewer permitting requirements, and lower cost of the Mackenzie Delta project means it will most likely be completed before the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline;
(5) natural gas production in the 48 contiguous States and Canada will not be able to meet all domestic demand in the coming decades; and
(6) as a result, natural gas delivered from Alaskan North Slope will not displace or reduce the commercial viability of Canadian natural gas produced from the Mackenzie Delta or production from the 48 contiguous States.
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 114, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1264.)
15 U.S.C. § 720m (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 720m. Sense of Congress concerning Alaskan ownership
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) Alaska Native Regional Corporations, companies owned and operated by Alaskans, and individual Alaskans should have the opportunity to own shares of the Alaska natural gas pipeline in a way that promotes economic development for the State; and
(2) to facilitate economic development in the State, all project sponsors should negotiate in good faith with any willing Alaskan person that desires to be involved in the project.
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 115, Oct. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 1265.)
15 U.S.C. § 721, 722 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 721, 722. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections, acts May 12, 1933, ch. 30, §§ 1, 2, 48 Stat. 55, 56; Feb. 15, 1934, ch. 13, § 1, 48 Stat. 351, were enacted as temporary legislation during the economic emergency in 1933.
heading: Supplementary Legislation
text: Legislation supplementary to the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933 was contained in the following acts, executive orders, and reorganization plans: Res. Apr. 8, 1935, ch. 48, 49 Stat. 115; Aug. 12, 1935, ch. 508, § 3, 49 Stat. 596; Aug. 24, 1935, ch. 641, § 55, 49 Stat. 781; Feb. 11, 1936, ch. 49, § 7, 49 Stat. 1134; Feb. 11, 1936, ch. 51, 49 Stat. 1135; June 22, 1936, ch. 689, title II, 49 Stat. 1608; Res. Feb. 24, 1937, ch. 17, 50 Stat. 21; June 29, 1937, 11 p.m., ch. 401, 50 Stat. 357; Mar. 2, 1938, ch. 38, 52 Stat. 83; June 21, 1938, ch. 554, 52 Stat. 817; Feb. 4, 1939, ch. 1, 53 Stat. 508; Res. Apr. 1, 1939, ch. 34, 53 Stat. 555; Apr. 13, 1939, ch. 62, 53 Stat. 578; Res. June 30, 1939, ch. 252, 53 Stat. 927; Apr. 6, 1940, ch. 77, 54 Stat. 99; June 26, 1940, ch. 428, title II, 54 Stat. 590; Res. June 26, 1940, ch. 432, 54 Stat. 611; June 27, 1940, ch. 437, title I, 54 Stat. 633; Oct. 9, 1940, ch. 780, title I, 54 Stat. 1035; Mar. 1, 1941, ch. 9, § 1, 55 Stat. 15; Apr. 5, 1941, ch. 40, § 1, 55 Stat. 110; July 1, 1941, ch. 266, 55 Stat. 396; July 1, 1941, ch. 269, title II, 55 Stat. 487; Dec. 17, 1941, ch. 591, 55 Stat. 810; June 27, 1942, ch. 450, § 1, 56 Stat. 410; July 2, 1942, ch. 475, title II, 56 Stat. 571; Res. July 2, 1942, ch. 479, 56 Stat. 634; June 22, 1943, ch. 138, 57 Stat. 161; June 26, 1943, ch. 145, title I, § 101, 57 Stat. 180; July 12, 1943, ch. 221, title VII, 57 Stat. 518; July 12, 1943, 4 p.m., E. W. T., ch. 229, title I, 57 Stat. 539, 540; Dec. 23, 1943, ch. 380, title I, 57 Stat. 615; June 28, 1944, ch. 302, title II, 58 Stat. 564; June 28, 1944, ch. 304, title I, 58 Stat. 602; Apr. 25, 1945, ch. 95, title I, § 1, 59 Stat. 80.
Ex. Ord. Nos. 7305, Feb. 28, 1936; 7334, Apr. 3, 1936, 1 F.R. 121; 7436, Aug. 21, 1936, 1 F.R. 1204; 7469, Oct. 13, 1936, 1 F.R. 1581; 7512, Dec. 16, 1936, 1 F.R. 2159; 7553, Feb. 17, 1937, 2 F.R. 338.
Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, §§ 201, 206, 301, 305, 306, eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2728–2730, 53 Stat. 1424–1428.
15 U.S.C. § 723 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 723. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648
text: Section, acts May 12, 1933, ch. 30, § 3, 46 Stat. 56; Feb. 15, 1934, ch. 13, § 1, 48 Stat. 351, was enacted as temporary legislation during the economic emergency in 1933.
15 U.S.C. § 724 to 728 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 724 to 728. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections, acts May 12, 1933, ch. 30, §§ 4–8, 48 Stat. 56–58; Feb. 15, 1934, ch. 13, § 1, 48 Stat. 351, were enacted as temporary legislation during the economic emergency in 1933.
15 U.S.C. § 762 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 762. Establishment
There is hereby established an independent agency in the executive branch to be known as the Federal Energy Administration (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “Administration”).
(Pub. L. 93–275, § 3, May 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 97.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Federal Energy Administration terminated and functions vested by law in Administration or in its Administrator, officers, and components transferred to Secretary of Energy (unless otherwise specifically provided) by sections 7151(a) and 7293 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
15 U.S.C. § 763 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 763. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–91, title VII, § 709(a)(1), Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 607
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–275, § 4, May 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 97, related to officers of Federal Energy Administration.
15 U.S.C. § 765 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 765. Transfer of functions
(a) Functions of Secretary and Department of the Interior
There are hereby transferred to and vested in the Administrator all functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and officers and components of that Department—
(1) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Petroleum Allocation;
(2) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Conservation;
(3) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Data and Analysis; and
(4) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Oil and Gas.
(b) Functions of Chairman and Executive Director of Cost of Living Council
There are hereby transferred to and vested in the Administrator all functions of the Chairman of the Cost of Living Council, the Executive Director of the Cost of Living Council, and the Cost of Living Council, and officers and components thereof, as relate to or are utilized by the Energy Division of the Cost of Living Council.
(Pub. L. 93–275, § 6, May 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 100.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Federal Energy Administration terminated and functions vested by law in Administrator thereof transferred to Secretary of Energy (unless otherwise specifically provided) by sections 7151(a) and 7293 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
heading: Abolition of Cost of Living Council
text: Cost of Living Council abolished July 1, 1974, by Ex. Ord. No. 11788, § 1, June 18, 1974, 39 F.R. 22113.
15 U.S.C. § 768 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 768. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–91, title VII, § 709(a)(1), Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 607
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–275, § 9, May 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 105, related to incidental transfers of personnel, assets, liabilities, contracts, etc., by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget necessary and appropriate to accomplish the intent and purpose of this chapter.
15 U.S.C. § 769 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 769. Definitions
As used in this chapter—
(1) any reference to “function” or “functions” shall be deemed to include references to duty, obligation, power, authority, responsibility, right, privilege, and activity, or the plural thereof, as the case may be; and
(2) any reference to “perform” or “performance”, when used in relation to functions, shall be deemed to include the exercise of power, authority, rights, and privileges.
(Pub. L. 93–275, § 10, May 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 105.)