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15 U.S.C. § 720 — Definitions
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In this chapter:
(1) **Alaska natural gas** — The term “Alaska natural gas” means natural gas derived from the area of the State of Alaska lying north of 64 degrees north latitude.
(2) **Alaska natural gas transportation project** — The term “Alaska natural gas transportation project” means any natural gas pipeline system that carries Alaska natural gas to the border between Alaska and Canada (including related facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission) that is authorized under—
(A) the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 ([15 U.S.C. 719](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); or
(B) [section 720a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Alaska natural gas transportation system** — The term “Alaska natural gas transportation system” means the Alaska natural gas transportation project authorized under the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 ([15 U.S.C. 719](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and designated and described in section 2 of the President’s decision.
(4) **Commission** — The term “Commission” means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
(5) **Federal Coordinator** — The term “Federal Coordinator” means the head of the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects established by [section 720d(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720d/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(6) **President’s decision** — The term “President’s decision” means the decision and report to Congress on the Alaska natural gas transp
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In this chapter:
(1) **Alaska natural gas** — The term “Alaska natural gas” means natural gas derived from the area of the State of Alaska lying north of 64 degrees north latitude.
(2) **Alaska natural gas transportation project** — The term “Alaska natural gas transportation project” means any natural gas pipeline system that carries Alaska natural gas to the border between Alaska and Canada (including related facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission) that is authorized under—
(A) the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 ([15 U.S.C. 719](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); or
(B) [section 720a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Alaska natural gas transportation system** — The term “Alaska natural gas transportation system” means the Alaska natural gas transportation project authorized under the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 ([15 U.S.C. 719](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and designated and described in section 2 of the President’s decision.
(4) **Commission** — The term “Commission” means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
(5) **Federal Coordinator** — The term “Federal Coordinator” means the head of the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects established by [section 720d(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720d/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(6) **President’s decision** — The term “President’s decision” means the decision and report to Congress on the Alaska natural gas transportation system—
(A) issued by the President on September 22, 1977, in accordance with section 7 of the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 ([15 U.S.C. 719e](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719e&num=0&edition=prelim)); and
(B) approved by Public Law 95–158 ([15 U.S.C. 719f](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719f&num=0&edition=prelim) note; 91 Stat. 1268).
(7) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(8) **State** — The term “State” means the State of Alaska.
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**(a) Effectiveness of decision designating transportation system for approval upon enactment of joint resolution** Any decision under [section 719e(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719e/a&num=0&edition=prelim) or subsection (b) designating for approval a transportation system for the delivery of Alaska natural gas shall take effect upon enactment of a joint resolution within the first period of 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress beginning on the date after the date of receipt by the Senate and House of Representatives of a decision transmitted pursuant to [section 719e(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719e/b&num=0&edition=prelim) or subsection (b) of this section.
**(b) New decision: statement of reasons for proposal; transmittal to Congress** If the Congress does not enact such a joint resolution within such 60-day period, the President, not later than the end of the 30th day following the expiration of the 60-day period, may propose a new decision and shall provide a detailed statement concerning the reasons for such proposal. The new decision shall be submitted in accordance with [section 719e(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719e/a&num=0&edition=prelim) and transmitted to the House of Representatives and the Senate on the same day while both are in session and shall take effect pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. In the event that a resolution respecting the President’s decision was defeated by vote of either House, no new decision may be transmitted pursuant to this subsection unless such decision differs in a material respect from the previous decision.
**(c
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The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) a natural gas supply shortage exists in the contiguous States of the United States;
(2) large reserves of natural gas in the State of Alaska could help significantly to alleviate this supply shortage;
(3) the expeditious construction of a viable natural gas transportation system for delivery of Alaska natural gas to United States markets is in the national interest; and
(4) the determinations whether to authorize a transportation system for delivery of Alaska natural gas to the contiguous States and, if so, which system to select, involve questions of the utmost importance respecting national energy policy, international relations, national security, and economic and environmental impact, and therefore should appropriately be addressed by the Congress and the President in addition to those Federal officers and agencies assigned functions under law pertaining to the selection, construction, and initial operation of such a system.
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**(a) Dateline for decision; transmission to Congress, delay: notice to Congress; contents of decision; chairman, appointment; Federal inspector of construction: duties, including establishment of joint surveillance and monitoring agreement**
(1) As soon as practicable after July 1, 1977, but not later than September 1, 1977, the President shall issue a decision as to whether a transportation system for delivery of Alaska natural gas should be approved under this chapter. If he determines such a system should be so approved, his decision shall designate such a system for approval pursuant to [section 719f of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719f&num=0&edition=prelim) and shall be consistent with [section 719c(b)(1)(C) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719c/b/1/C&num=0&edition=prelim) to assure delivery of Alaska natural gas to points both east and west of the Rocky Mountains in the continental United States. The President in making his decision shall take into consideration the Commission’s recommendation pursuant to [section 719c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719c&num=0&edition=prelim), the report under [section 719c(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719c/c&num=0&edition=prelim), and any comments submitted under [section 719d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719d&num=0&edition=prelim); and his decision to designate a system for approval shall be based on his determination as to which system, if any, best serves the national interest.
(2) The President, for a period of up to 90 addi
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**(a) Authority of the Commission** Notwithstanding the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 ([15 U.S.C. 719](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), the Commission may, in accordance with section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act ([15 U.S.C. 717f(c)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717f/c&num=0&edition=prelim)), consider and act on an application for the issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of an Alaska natural gas transportation project other than the Alaska natural gas transportation system.
**(b) Issuance of certificate**
(1) **In general** — The Commission shall issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of an Alaska natural gas transportation project under this section if the applicant has satisfied the requirements of section 7(e) of the Natural Gas Act ([15 U.S.C. 717f(e)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717f/e&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(2) **Considerations** — In considering an application under this section, the Commission shall presume that—
(A) a public need exists to construct and operate the proposed Alaska natural gas transportation project; and
(B) sufficient downstream capacity will exist to transport the Alaska natural gas moving through the project to markets in the contiguous United States.
**(c) Expedited approval process** Not later than 60 days after the date of issuance of the final environmental impact statement under [section 720b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720b&num=0&edition=prelim) for an A
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**(a) Exclusiveness of remedy** Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the actions of Federal officers or agencies taken pursuant to [section 719g of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719g&num=0&edition=prelim), shall not be subject to judicial review except as provided in this section.
**(b) Limitations for filing claims**
(1) Claims alleging the invalidity of this chapter may be brought not later than the 60th day following the date a decision takes effect pursuant to [section 719f of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719f&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) Claims alleging that an action will deny rights under the Constitution of the United States, or that an action is in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations, or short of statutory right may be brought not later than the 60th day following the date of such action, except that if a party shows that he did not know of the action complained of, and a reasonable person acting in the circumstances would not have known, he may bring a claim alleging the invalidity of such action on the grounds stated above not later than the 60th day following the date of his acquiring actual or constructive knowledge of such action.
**(c) Jurisdiction**
(1) **Special Courts**
(A) *In general* — A claim under subsection (b) shall be barred unless a complaint is filed prior to the expiration of such time limits in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia acting as a Special Court.
(B) *Exclusive jurisdiction* — The Special Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to determine such proceeding in accordance with the procedures hereinafter provided, and no other court of the United State
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**(a) Establishment** There is established, as an independent office in the executive branch, the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects.
**(b) Federal Coordinator**
(1) **Appointment** — The Office shall be headed by a Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve a term to last until 1 year following the completion of the project referred to in [section 720a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Compensation** — The Federal Coordinator shall be compensated at the rate prescribed for level III of the Executive Schedule ([5 U.S.C. 5314](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5314&num=0&edition=prelim)).
**(c) Duties** The Federal Coordinator shall be responsible for—
(1) coordinating the expeditious discharge of all activities by Federal agencies with respect to an Alaska natural gas transportation project; and
(2) ensuring the compliance of Federal agencies with the provisions of this chapter.
**(d) Reviews and actions of other Federal agencies**
(1) **Expedited reviews and actions** — All reviews conducted and actions taken by any Federal agency relating to an Alaska natural gas transportation project authorized under this section shall be expedited, in a manner consistent with completion of the necessary reviews and approvals by the deadlines under this chapter.
(2) **Prohibition of certain terms and conditions** — No Federal agency may include in any certificate, right-of-way, permit, lease, or other authorization issued to an Alaska natural gas transportation project any ter
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**(a) Exclusive jurisdiction** Except for review by the Supreme Court on writ of certiorari, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction to determine—
(1) the validity of any final order or action (including a failure to act) of any Federal agency or officer under this chapter;
(2) the constitutionality of any provision of this chapter, or any decision made or action taken under this chapter; or
(3) the validity of any determination, permit, approval, authorization, review, or other related action taken under any provision of law relating to a gas transportation project constructed and operated in accordance with [section 720a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720a&num=0&edition=prelim), including—
(A) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5 (commonly known as the “Administrative Procedure Act”);
(B) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ([16 U.S.C. 1531](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1531&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(C) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(D) chapter 2003 of title 54; 11 So in original. Probably should be “division A of subtitle III of title 54;”. and
(E) the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ([16 U.S.C. 3101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
**(b) Deadline for filing claim** A claim arising under this chapter may be brought not later than 60 days after the date of the decision or action giving rise to the claim.
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**(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)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717/b&num=0&edition=prelim)); 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720a/d&num=0&edition=prelim), 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717&num=0&edition=prelim) 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)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717p/b&num=0&edition=prelim)), 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.
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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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719g&num=0&edition=prelim)); or
(2) any Presidential finding or waiver issued in accordance with that Act [[15 U.S.C. 719](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719&num=0&edition=prelim) 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719g&num=0&edition=prelim)) 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, a
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**(a) In general** Except for division C of Public Law 108–324 [[15 U.S.C. 720](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Secretary shall make guarantees under this or any other Act for projects, including projects receiving financial support or credit enhancements from a State energy financing institution, on such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines, after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, only in accordance with this section.
**(b) Specific appropriation or contribution**
(1) **In general** — Except as provided in paragraph (2), the cost of a guarantee shall be paid by the Secretary using an appropriation made for the cost of the guarantee, subject to the availability of such an appropriation.
(2) **Insufficient appropriations** — If sufficient appropriated funds to pay the cost of a guarantee are not available, then the guarantee shall not be made unless—
(A) the Secretary has received from the borrower a payment in full for the cost of the guarantee and deposited the payment into the Treasury; or
(B) a combination of one or more appropriations and one or more payments from the borrower under this subsection has been made that is sufficient to cover the cost of the guarantee.
(3) **Source of payments** — The source of a payment received from a borrower under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) may not be a loan or other debt obligation that is made or guaranteed by the Federal Government.
**(c) Amount** Unless otherwise provided by law, a guarantee by the Secretary shall not exceed an amount equal to 80 percent of the project cost of the facility that is the subject of the guarantee, as estimated at the time at which the guarantee is issued.
**(d) Re
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