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Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act
PL 107-339 (H.R.1870), enacted 12/16/2002

PUBLIC LAW 107-339—DEC. 16, 2002 
116 STAT. 2887 
Public Law 107-339 
107th Congress 
An Act 
Fallon Rail 
Freight Loading 
Facility Transfer 
Act. 
To provide for the sale of certain real property within the Newlands Project in 
Dec. 16, 2002 
Nevada, to the city of Fallon, Nevada. 
[H.R. 1870] 
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 "Fallon Rail Freight Loading 
Facility Transfer Act". 
SEC. 2. CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF FALLON, NEVADA. 
(a) CONVEYANCE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the 
Secretary of the Interior shall convey to the city of Fallon, 
Nevada, all right, title, and interest of the United States in 
and to approximately 6.3 acres of real property in the Newlands 
Reclamation Project, Nevada, generally known as "380 North 
Taylor Street, Fallon, Nevada", and identified for disposition 
on the map entitled "Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facilit)^'. 
(2) MAP.—The map referred to in paragraph (1) shall be 
on file and available for public inspection in— 
(A) the offices of the Commissioner of the Bureau of 
Reclamation; and 
(B) the offices of the Area Manager of the Bureau 
of Reclamation, Carson City, Nevada. 
(b) CONSIDERATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—^The Secretary shall require that, as 
consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the city 
of Fallon, Nevada, shall pay to the United States an amount 
equal to the fair market value of the real property, as 
determined— 
(A) by an appraisal of the real property, conducted Deadline, 
not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act by an independent appraiser approved by the 
Commissioner of Reclamation and paid for by the city 
of Fallon, Nevada; and 
(B) without taking into consideration the value of any 
structures or improvements on the property. 
(2) CREDIT OF PROCEEDS.—The amount paid to the United 
States under paragraph (1) shall be credited, in accordance 
with section 204(c) of the Federal Property and Administrative 
Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 485(c)), to the appropriate 
fund in the Treasury relating to the Newlands Reclamation 
Project, Nevada. 
116 STAT. 2888 
PUBLIC LAW 107-339—DEC. 16, 2002 
(c) LIABILITY.—^The conveyance under subsection (a) shall not 
occur until such date as the Commissioner of Reclamation certifies 
that all liability issues relating to the property (including issues 
of environmental liability) have been resolved. 
Approved December 16, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1870: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-366 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-271 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resoiurces). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
Mar. 6, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002
PL 107-340 (H.R.1906), enacted 12/16/2002

PUBLIC LAW 107-340—DEC. 16, 2002 
116 STAT. 2889 
Public Law 107-340 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Act that estabUshed the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical 
Park to expand the boundaries of that park. 
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 "Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National 
Historical Park Addition Act of 2002". 
SEC. 2. ADDITIONS TO PU'UHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL HISTOR-
ICAL PARK. 
The first section of the Act of July 26, 1955 (69 Stat. 376, 
ch. 385; 16 U.S.C. 397), is amended— 
(1) by striking "That, when" and inserting the following: 
"SECTION 1. (a) When"; and 
(2) by adding at the end thereof the following new sub-
sections: 
"(b) The boundaries of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Histor-
ical Park are hereby modified to include approximately 238 acres 
of lands and interests therein within the area identified as 'Parcel 
A' on the map entitled 'Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical 
Park Proposed Boundary Additions, Ki'ilae Village', numbered 
PUHO-P 415/82,013 and dated May, 2001. 
"(c) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire 
approximately 159 acres of lands and interests therein within the 
area identified as 'Parcel B' on the map referenced in subsection 
(b). Upon the acquisition of such lands or interests therein, the 
Secretary shall modify the boundaries of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau 
National Historical Park to include such lands or interests therein.". 
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may 
be necessary to carry out this Act. 
Approved December 16, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1906 (S. 1057): 
HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107-435 and 107-614, accompanying S. 1057, (both from 
Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: Nos. 107-272 and 107-71, accompanying S. 1057, (both from 
Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
June 17, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 16, 2002 
[H.R. 1906] 
Pu'uhonua o 
Honaunau 
National 
Historical Park 
Addition Act of 
2002 
16 u s e 397 note.
Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002
PL 107-338 (H.R.1814), enacted 12/16/2002

116 STAT. 2886 
PUBLIC LAW 107-338—DEC. 16, 2002 
Dec. 16, 2002 
[H.R. 1814] 
Metacomet-
Monadnock-
Mattabesett Trail 
Study Act of 
2002. 
16 u s e 1241 
note. 
Deadline. 
16 u s e 1244 
note. 
Public Law 107-338 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Metacomet-Monadnock-
Mattabesett Trail extending through western Massachusetts and central Con-
necticut for study for potential addition to the National Trails System. 
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 
"Metacomet-Monadnock-
Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002". 
SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF METACOMET-MONADNOCK-MATTABESETT 
TRAIL FOR STUDY FOR POTENTLVL ADDITION TO THE 
NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. 
Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 
1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
"( 
) 
METACOMET-MONADNOCK-MATTABESETT 
TRAIL.—^The 
Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail, a system of trails and 
potential trails extending southward approximately 180 miles 
through western Massachusetts on the Metacomet-Monadnock 
Trail, across central Connecticut on the Metacomet Trail and the 
Mattabesett Trail, and ending at Long Island Sound.". 
SEC. 3. EXPEDITED REPORT TO CONGRESS. 
Notwithstanding the fourth sentence of section 5(b) of the 
National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b)), the Secretary of 
the Interior shall submit the study required by the amendment 
made by section 2 to Congress not later than 2 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved December 16, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1814: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-224 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-263 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resovurces). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 147 (2001): Oct. 23, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
PL 107-341 (H.R.1925), enacted 12/16/2002

116 STAT. 2890 
PUBLIC LAW 107-341—DEC. 16, 2002 
Public Law 107-341 
107th Congress 
An Act 
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"^^ direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibiUty of 
——: 
designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the 
[H.R. 1925] 
National Park System, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STUDY AND REPORT REGARDING WACO MAMMOTH SITE 
AREA. 
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with 
the State of Texas, the city of Waco, and other appropriate organiza-
tions, shall carry out a special resource study regarding the national 
significance, suitability, and feasibility of designating the Waco 
Mammoth Site Area located in the city of Waco, Texas, as a unit 
of the National Park System. 
ApphcabiHty. 
(b) STUDY PROCESS AND COMPLETION.—Section 8(c) of Public 
Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. la-5(c)) shall apply to the conduct and 
completion of the study required by this section. 
Deadline. 
SEC. 2. SUBMISSION OF STUDY RESULTS. 
Not later than 3 years after funds are first made available 
for this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report describing 
the results of the study. 
Approved December 16, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1925: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-317 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-264 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resoiu-ces). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
May 14, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.
To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of the Lakehaven Utility District, Washington.
PL 107-344 (H.R.2115), enacted 12/17/2002

PUBLIC LAW 107-344—DEC. 17, 2002 
116 STAT. 2893 
Public Law 107-344 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities 
Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, 
Dec. 17, 2002 
and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside 
F
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of the service area of the Lakehaven Utility District, Washington. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF LAKEHAVEN, WASHINGTON, WASTE-
WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROJECT. 
The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and 
Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et 
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 
"SEC. 
1635. LAKEHAVEN, WASHINGTON, WATER RECLAMATION AND 
43 USC 390h-17. 
REUSE PROJECT. 
"(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in cooperation with the 
Lakehaven Utility District, Washington, is authorized to participate 
in the design, planning, and construction of, and land acquisition 
for, a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater, including degraded 
groundwaters, within and outside of the service area of the 
Lakehaven Utility District. 
"(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the cost of the project 
authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total 
cost of the project. 
"(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not provide funds for 
the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this 
section.". 
SEC. 2. CLERICAL AMENDMENT. 
The table of sections in section 2 of such Act is amended 
by inserting after the item relating to section 1634 the following: 
"Sec. 1635. Lakehaven, Washington, Water Reclamation and Reuse Project.". 
Approved December 17, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2115: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-302 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-288 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 5, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make adjustments to the boundary of the National Park of American Samoa to include certain portions of the islands of Ofu and Olosega within the park, and for other purposes.
PL 107-336 (H.R.1712), enacted 12/16/2002

116 STAT. 2882 
PUBLIC LAW 107-336—DEC. 16, 2002 
Public Law 107-336 
107th Congress 
An Act 
n 
Id 9009 
"^^ authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make adjustments to the boundary 
———'. 
of the National Park of American Samoa to include certain portions of the islands 
[H.R. 1712] 
of Ofu and Olosega within the park, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT OF THE NATIONAL PARK OF 
AMERICAN SAMOA. 
Section 2(b) of the Act entitled "An Act to establish the National 
Park of American Samoa" (16 U.S.C. 410qq-l(b)), approved October 
31, 1988, is amended— 
(1) by striking "(1)", "(2)", and "(3)" and inserting "(A)", 
"(B)", and "(C)", respectively; 
(2) by inserting "(1)" after "INCLUDED.—"; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
"(2) The Secretary may make adjustments to the boundary 
of the park to include within the park certain portions of the 
islands of Ofu and Olosega, as depicted on the map entitled 
'National Park of American Samoa, Proposed Boundary Adjust-
ment', numbered 82,035 and dated February 2002, pursuant to 
an agreement with the Governor of American Samoa and contingent 
upon the lease to the Secretary of the newly added lands. As 
soon as practicable after a boundary adjustment under this para-
graph, the Secretary shall modify the maps referred to in paragraph 
(1) accordingly.". 
Approved December 16, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1712: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-372 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-270 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
Mar. 19, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.
To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide adequate funding authorization for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve.
PL 107-342 (H.R.2099), enacted 12/17/2002

PUBLIC LAW 107-342—DEC. 17, 2002 
116 STAT. 2891 
Public Law 107-342 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to 
Dec. 17, 2002 
provide adequate funding authorization for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. 
[H.R. 2099] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZATION FOR RESERVE. 
Section 502(d) of division I of the Omnibus Parks and Public 
Lands Management Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; 110 Stat. 
4154) is amended by striking "$5,000,000" and all that follows 
through the period and inserting "$15,000,000 for development costs 
associated with capital projects consistent with the cooperative 
management plan, except that the Federal share of such develop-
ment costs shall not exceed 50 percent of the total costs.". 
Approved December 17, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2099 (S. 1649): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-627 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-193 accompanying S. 1649 (Comm. on Energy and 
Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
Sept. 24, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.
Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002
PL 107-325 (S.1946), enacted 12/04/2002

116 STAT. 2790 
PUBLIC LAW 107-325—DEC. 4, 2002 
Public Law 107-325 
107th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 4, 2002 
To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Old Spanish Trail 
[S 1946] 
^^ ^ National Historic Trail. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
Old Spanish 
the United States of America in Congress assembled. 
Trail Recognition 
Act of 2002. 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
NGW IVIcxico. 
California 
This Act may be cited as the "Old Spanish Trail Recognition 
16 use 1241 
Act of 2002". 
note. 
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION. 
Section 5(a) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 
1244(a)) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating the second paragraph (21) as para-
graph (22); and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
"(23) OLD SPANISH NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL.— 
"(A) IN GENERAL.—The Old Spanish National Historic Trail, 
an approximately 2,700 mile long trail extending from Santa 
Fe, New Mexico, to Los Angeles, California, that served as 
a major trade route between 1829 and 1848, as generally 
depicted on the maps numbered 1 through 9, as contained 
in the report entitled 'Old Spanish Trail National Historic 
Trail Feasibility Study*, dated July 2001, including the Armijo 
Route, Northern Route, North Branch, and Mojave Road. 
"(B) MAP.—^A map generally depicting the trail shall be 
on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate 
offices of the Department of the Interior. 
"(C) ADMINISTRATION.—^The trail shall be administered by 
the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this paragraph 
as the 'Secretary*). 
"(D) LAND ACQUISITION.—^The United States shall not 
acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside the 
exterior boundary of any federally-managed area without the 
consent of the owner of the land or interest in land. 
"(E) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall consult with 
other Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies in the adminis-
tration of the trail. 
"(F) ADDITIONAL ROUTES.—^The Secretary may designate 
additional routes to the trail if— 
"(i) the additional routes were included in the Old 
Spanish Trail National Historic Trail Feasibility Study, 
but were not recommended for designation as a national 
historic trail; and 
PUBLIC LAW 107-325—DEC. 4, 2002 
116 STAT. 2791 
"(ii) the Secretary determines that the additional 
routes were used for trade and commerce between 1829 
and 1848.". 
Approved December 4, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1946: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-670 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-203 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 14, considered and passed House.
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the city of Haines, Oregon.
PL 107-324 (S.1907), enacted 12/04/2002

PUBLIC LAW 107-324—DEC. 4, 2002 
116 STAT. 2789 
Public Law 107-324 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the city of Haines, 
Dec. 4, 2002 
Oregon. 
[S. 1907] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF HAINES, OREGON. 
(a) CONVEYANCE.—As soon as practicable after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall convey, 
without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United 
States in and to the parcel of land described in subsection (b) 
to the city of Haines, Oregon. 
(b) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—^The parcel of land referred to in 
subsection (a) is the parcel of Bureau of Land Management land 
consisting of approximately 40 acres, as indicated on the map 
entitled "S. 1907: Conveyance to the City of Haines, Oregon" and 
dated May 9, 2002. 
Approved December 4, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1907: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-680 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-197 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 14, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution relative to the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
PL 107-328 (S.J.Res.53), enacted 12/04/2002

116 STAT. 2814 
PUBLIC LAW 107-328—DEC. 4, 2002 
Dec. 4, 2002 
[S.J. Res. 53] 
Public Law 107-328 
107th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Relative to the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the first 
regular session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress shall begin 
at noon on Tuesday, January 7, 2003. 
Approved December 4, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 53: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate and House.
POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002
PL 107-323 (S.1226), enacted 12/04/2002

PUBLIC LAW 107-323—DEC. 4, 2002 
116 STAT. 2787 
Public Law 107-323 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To require the display of the POW/MIA flag at the World War II Memorial, the 
Dec. 4, 2002 
36 u s e 101 note. 
Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 
[g i226] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
POW/MIA 
„ 
Memorial Flag 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
Act of 2002. 
This Act may be cited as the "POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act 
of 2002". 
SEC. 2. DISPLAY OF POW/MIA FLAG AT WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL, 
KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL, AND VIETNAM VETERANS MEMO-
RIAL. 
(a) REQUIREMENT FOR DISPLAY.—Subsection (d)(3) of section 
902 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking "The 
Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memo-
rial" and inserting 'The World War II Memorial, the Korean War 
Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial". 
(b) DAYS FOR DISPLAY.—Subsection (c)(2) of that section is 
amended— 
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subpara-
graphs (B) and (C), respectively; and 
(2) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesig-
nated, the following new subparagraph (A): 
"(A) in the case of display at the World War II Memorial, 
Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memo-
rial (required by subsection (d)(3) of this section), any day 
on which the United States flag is displayed;". 
116 STAT. 2788 
PUBLIC LAW 107-323—DEC. 4, 2002 
36 use 902 note. 
(c) DISPLAY ON EXISTING FLAGPOLE.—No element of the United 
States Government may construe the amendments made by this 
section as requiring the acquisition of erection of a new or additional 
flagpole for purposes of the display of the POW/MIA flag. 
Approved December 4, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1226: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
Oct 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 14, considered and passed House.
A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of North Carolina.
PL 107-322 (S.1010), enacted 12/04/2002

116 STAT. 2786 
PUBLIC LAW 107-322—DEC. 4, 2002 
Public Law 107-322 
107th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 4, 2002 
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project 
[S 1010] 
in the State of North Carolina. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY REGU-
LATORY COMMISSION PRO JECT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^Notwithstanding the time period specified 
in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would 
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
project number 11437, the Commission may, at the request of 
the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accord-
ance with the requirements of that section and the Commission's 
procedures under that section, extend the time period during which 
the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project 
for 3 consecutive 2-year periods. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsection (a) takes effect on the date 
of the expiration of the extension issued by the Commission before 
the date of the enactment of this Act under section 13 of the 
Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806). 
Approved December 4, 2002. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1010: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-192 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): 
Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 14, considered and passed House.