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15 U.S.C. § 720d — Federal Coordinator

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15 U.S.C. § 720d — Federal Coordinator

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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 term or condition that may be permitted, but is not required, by any applicable law if the Federal Coordinator determines that the term or condition would prevent or impair in any significant respect the expeditious construction and operation, or an expansion, of the Alaska natural gas transportation project. (3) **Prohibition of certain actions** — Unless required by law, no Federal agency shall add to, amend, or abrogate any certificate, right-of-way, permit, lease, or other authorization issued to an Alaska natural gas transportation project if the Federal Coordinator determines that the action would prevent or impair in any significant respect the expeditious construction and operation, or an expansion, of the Alaska natural gas transportation project. (4) **Limitation** — The Federal Coordinator shall not have authority to— (A) override— (i) the implementation or enforcement of regulations issued by the Commission under [section 720a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720a&num=0&edition=prelim); or (ii) an order by the Commission to expand the project under [section 720c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section720c&num=0&edition=prelim); or (B) impose any terms, conditions, or requirements in addition to those imposed by the Commission or any agency with respect to construction and operation, or an expansion of, the project. **(e) State coordination** (1) **In general** — The Federal Coordinator and the State shall enter into a joint surveillance and monitoring agreement similar to the agreement in effect during construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, to be approved by the President and the Governor of the State, for the purpose of monitoring the construction of the Alaska natural gas transportation project. (2) **Primary responsibility** — With respect to an Alaska natural gas transportation project— (A) the Federal Government shall have primary surveillance and monitoring responsibility in areas where the Alaska natural gas transportation project crosses Federal land or private land; and (B) the State government shall have primary surveillance and monitoring responsibility in areas where the Alaska natural gas transportation project crosses State land. **(f) Transfer of Federal Inspector functions and authority** On appointment of the Federal Coordinator by the President, all of the functions and authority of the Office of Federal Inspector of Construction for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System vested in the Secretary under section 3012(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ([15 U.S.C. 719e](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section719e&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 102–486), including all functions and authority described and enumerated in the Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1979 (44 Fed. Reg. 33663), Executive Order No. 12142 of June 21, 1979 (44 Fed. Reg. 36927), and section 5 of the President’s decision, shall be transferred to the Federal Coordinator. **(g) Temporary authority** The functions, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of the Federal Coordinator shall be vested in the Secretary until the earlier of the appointment of the Federal Coordinator by the President, or 18 months after October 13, 2004. **(h) Administration** (1) **Personnel appointments** (A) *In general* — The Federal Coordinator may appoint and terminate such personnel as the Federal Coordinator determines to be appropriate. (B) *Authority of Federal Coordinator* — Personnel appointed by the Federal Coordinator under subparagraph (A) shall be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service. (2) **Compensation** (A) *In general* — Subject to subparagraph (B), personnel appointed by the Federal Coordinator under paragraph (1)(A) shall be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5 (relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates). (B) *Maximum level of compensation* — The rate of pay for personnel appointed by the Federal Coordinator under paragraph (1)(A) shall not exceed the maximum level of rate payable 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) *Allowances* — [Section 5941 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5941&num=0&edition=prelim) shall apply to personnel appointed by the Federal Coordinator under paragraph (1)(A). (3) **Temporary services** (A) *In general* — The Federal Coordinator may procure temporary and intermittent services in accordance with [section 3109(b) of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section3109/b&num=0&edition=prelim). (B) *Maximum level of compensation* — The level of compensation of an individual employed on a temporary or intermittent basis under subparagraph (A) shall not exceed the maximum level of rate payable 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)). (4) **Fees, charges, and commissions** (A) *In general* — With respect to the duties of the Federal Coordinator, as described in this chapter, the Federal Coordinator shall have similar authority to establish, change, and abolish reasonable filing and service fees, charges, and commissions, require deposits of payments, and provide refunds as provided to the Secretary of the Interior in [section 1734 of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1734&num=0&edition=prelim). (B) *Authority of Secretary of the Interior* — Subparagraph (A) shall not affect the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to establish, change, and abolish reasonable filing and service fees, charges, and commissions, require deposits of payments, and provide refunds under [section 1734 of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1734&num=0&edition=prelim). (C) *Use of funds* — The Federal Coordinator is authorized to use, without further appropriation, amounts collected under subparagraph (A) to carry out this section.

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2 U.S.C. § 1824 — Energy and environmental measures in Capitol Complex Master Plan

**(a) In general** To the maximum extent practicable, the Architect of the Capitol shall include energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures in the Capitol Complex Master Plan. **(b) Report** Not later than 6 months after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a report on the energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures included in the Capitol Complex Master Plan pursuant to subsection (a).

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5 U.S.C. § 5314 — Positions at level III

Level III of the Executive Schedule applies to the following positions, for which the annual rate of basic pay shall be the rate determined with respect to such level under chapter 11 of title 2, as adjusted by [section 5318 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5318&num=0&edition=prelim):

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15 U.S.C. § 720 — Definitions

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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15 U.S.C. § 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. **(

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5 U.S.C. § 5941 — Allowances based on living costs and conditions of environment; employees stationed outside continental United States or in Alaska

**(a)** Appropriations or funds available to an Executive agency, except a Government controlled corporation, for pay of employees stationed outside the continental United States or in Alaska whose rates of basic pay are fixed by statute, are available for allowances to these employees. The allowance is based on— (1) living costs substantially higher than in the District of Columbia; (2) conditions of environment which differ substantially from conditions of environment in the continental United States and warrant an allowance as a recruitment incentive; or (3) both of these factors. The allowance may not exceed 25 percent of the rate of basic pay. Except as otherwise specifically authorized by statute, the allowance is paid only in accordance with regulations prescribed by the President establishing the rates and defining the area, groups of positions, and classes of employees to which each rate applies. Notwithstanding any preceding provision of this subsection, the cost-of-living allowance rate based on paragraph (1) shall be the cost-of-living allowance rate in effect on the date of enactment of the Non-Foreign Area Retirement Equity Assurance Act of 2009, except as adjusted under subsection (c). **(b)** This section shall apply only to areas that are designated as cost-of-living allowance areas as in effect on December 31, 2009. **(c)** (1) The cost-of-living allowance rate payable under this section shall be adjusted on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after— (A) January 1, 2010; and (B) January 1 of each calendar year in which a locality-based comparability adjustment takes effect under paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively, of section 1914 of the Non-Foreign Area Retirement Equity Assurance Act of 2009. (2) (A) In t

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43 U.S.C. § 1734 — Fees, charges, and commissions

**(a) Authority to establish and modify** Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may establish reasonable filing and service fees and reasonable charges, and commissions with respect to applications and other documents relating to the public lands and may change and abolish such fees, charges, and commissions. **(b) Deposits for payments to reimburse reasonable costs of United States** The Secretary is authorized to require a deposit of any payments intended to reimburse the United States for reasonable costs with respect to applications and other documents relating to such lands. The moneys received for reasonable costs under this subsection shall be deposited with the Treasury in a special account and are hereby authorized to be appropriated and made available until expended. As used in this section “reasonable costs” include, but are not limited to, the costs of special studies; environmental impact statements; monitoring construction, operation, maintenance, and termination of any authorized facility; or other special activities. In determining whether costs are reasonable under this section, the Secretary may take into consideration actual costs (exclusive of management overhead), the monetary value of the rights or privileges sought by the applicant, the efficiency to the government processing involved, that portion of the cost incurred for the benefit of the general public interest rather than for the exclusive benefit of the applicant, the public service provided, and other factors relevant to determining the reasonableness of the costs. **(c) Refunds** In any case where it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Secretary that any person has made a payment under any statute relating to the sale, lease, use, or other disposition of public la

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15 U.S.C. § 719e — Presidential decision and report

**(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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15 U.S.C. § 720a — Issuance of certificate of public convenience and necessity

**(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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15 U.S.C. § 719e — Presidential decision and report

Page 1210 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 719e mental impact as the Council considers to be relevant. (Pub. L. 94–586, § 6, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2906.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS The Federal Power Commission was terminated, and its functions, personnel, property, funds, etc., were transferred to the Secretary of Energy (except for cer- tain functions which were transferred to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) by sections 7151(b), 7171(a), 7172(a)(1), 7291, and 7293 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. Executive Documents TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Enforcement functions authorized by, and supple- mental enforcement authority created by this chapter with respect to pre-construction, construction, and ini- tial operation of transportation system for Canadian and Alaskan natural gas transferred to Federal Inspec- tor, Office of Federal Inspector for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, until first anniversary of date of initial operation of Alaska Natural Gas Transpor- tation System, see Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1979, §§ 102(h)(1), 203(a), 44 F.R. 33663, 33666, 93 Stat. 1373, 1376, effective July 1, 1979, set out under section 719e of this title. Of- fice of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System abolished and functions and au- thority vested in Inspector transferred to Secretary of Energy by section 3012(b) of Pub. L. 102–486, set out as an Abolition of Office of Federal Inspector note under section 719e of this title. Functions and authority vest- ed in Secretary of Energy subsequently transferred to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transpor- tation Projects by section 720d(f) of this title. § 719e. Presidential decision and report (a) Dateline for decision; tran

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15 U.S.C. § 720d — Federal Coordinator

Page 1224 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 720d § 720d. Federal Coordinator (a) Establishment There is established, as an independent office in the executive branch, the Office of the Fed- eral Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Trans- portation Projects. (b) Federal Coordinator (1) Appointment The Office shall be headed by a Federal Co- ordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transpor- tation 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. (2) Compensation The Federal Coordinator shall be com- pensated at the rate prescribed for level III of the Executive Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5314). (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 agen- cies with the provisions of this chapter. (d) Reviews and actions of other Federal agen- cies (1) Expedited reviews and actions All reviews conducted and actions taken by any Federal agency relating to an Alaska nat- ural gas transportation project authorized under this section shall be expedited, in a manner consistent with completion of the nec- essary reviews and approvals by the deadlines under this chapter. (2) Prohibition of certain terms and conditions No Federal agency may include in any cer- tificate, right-of-way, permit, lease, or other authorization issued to an Alaska natural gas transportation project any term or condition that may be permitted, but is not required, by any applicable law if the Federal Coordinator determines that the te

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