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TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE
§ 720f
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 107, Oct. 13, 2004, 118
Stat. 1261; Pub. L. 111–11, title XIII, § 13003, Mar.
30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1448; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(c), Dec.
19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3264.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (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 Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in
subsec. (a)(3)(B), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat.
884, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1531
et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classi-
fication of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note
set out under section 1531 of Title 16 and Tables.
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, re-
ferred to in subsec. (a)(3)(C), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1,
1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chap-
ter 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.
The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation
Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(E), is Pub. L. 96–487,
Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371. For complete classification of
this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under
section 3101 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.
CODIFICATION
Section is comprised of section 107 of Pub. L. 108–324.
Subsec. (d) of section 107 of Pub. L. 108–324 amended
section 719h of this title.
AMENDMENTS
2014—Subsec. (a)(3)(D). Pub.
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TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE
§ 720f
(Pub. L. 108–324, div. C, § 107, Oct. 13, 2004, 118
Stat. 1261; Pub. L. 111–11, title XIII, § 13003, Mar.
30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1448; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(c), Dec.
19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3264.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (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 Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in
subsec. (a)(3)(B), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat.
884, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1531
et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classi-
fication of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note
set out under section 1531 of Title 16 and Tables.
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, re-
ferred to in subsec. (a)(3)(C), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1,
1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chap-
ter 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.
The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation
Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(E), is Pub. L. 96–487,
Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371. For complete classification of
this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under
section 3101 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.
CODIFICATION
Section is comprised of section 107 of Pub. L. 108–324.
Subsec. (d) of section 107 of Pub. L. 108–324 amended
section 719h of this title.
AMENDMENTS
2014—Subsec. (a)(3)(D). Pub. L. 113–287, which directed
the substitution of ‘‘chapter 2003 of title 54’’ for ‘‘the
National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et
seq.)’’ in section 1072(a)(3)(D) of the Alaska Natural Gas
Pipeline Act, was executed to this section, which is sec-
tion 107 of the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act, to re-
flect the probable intent of Congress.
2009—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 111–11 added par. (3) and
struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: ‘‘the
adequacy of any environmental impact statement pre-
pared under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to any action
under this chapter.’’
§ 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 estab-
lish rates for the transportation of natural gas
on any Alaska natural gas transportation
project.
(2) Consultation
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Commis-
sion, in accordance with section 17(b) of the
Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717p(b)), shall con-
sult 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.)
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REFERENCES IN 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, which is classified
generally to chapter 15B (§ 717 et seq.) of this title. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see sec-
tion 717w of this title and Tables.
§ 720g. Study of alternative means of construc-
tion
(a) Requirement of study
If no application for the issuance of a certifi-
cate or amended certificate of public conven-
ience and necessity authorizing the construction
and operation of an Alaska natural gas transpor-
tation project has been filed with the Commis-
sion 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 trans-
portation project.
(b) Scope of study
The study under subsection (a) shall take into
consideration the feasibility of—
(1) establishing a Federal Government cor-
poration to construct an Alaska natural gas
transportation project; and
(2) securing alternative means of providing
Federal financing and ownership (including al-
ternative 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 re-
port that describes—
(1) the results of the study; and
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**(a) Necessity of regulation in public interest** As disclosed in reports of the Federal Trade Commission made pursuant to S. Res. 83 (Seventieth Congress, first session) and other reports made pursuant to the authority of Congress, it is declared that the business of transporting and selling natural gas for ultimate distribution to the public is affected with a public interest, and that Federal regulation in matters relating to the transportation of natural gas and the sale thereof in interstate and foreign commerce is necessary in the public interest.
**(b) Transactions to which provisions of chapter applicable** The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce, to the sale in interstate commerce of natural gas for resale for ultimate public consumption for domestic, commercial, industrial, or any other use, and to natural-gas companies engaged in such transportation or sale, and to the importation or exportation of natural gas in foreign commerce and to persons engaged in such importation or exportation, but shall not apply to any other transportation or sale of natural gas or to the local distribution of natural gas or to the facilities used for such distribution or to the production or gathering of natural gas.
**(c) Intrastate transactions exempt from provisions of chapter; certification from State commission as conclusive evidence** The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any person engaged in or legally authorized to engage in the transportation in interstate commerce or the sale in interstate commerce for resale, of natural gas received by such person from another person within or at the boundary of a State if all the natural gas so received is ultimately consumed within such State, or to any fa
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TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE
§ 715l
§ 715l. Repealed. June 22, 1942, ch. 436, 56 Stat.
381
Section, acts Feb. 22, 1935, ch. 18, § 13, 49 Stat. 33; June
14, 1937, ch. 335, 50 Stat. 257; June 29, 1939, ch. 250, 53
Stat. 927, provided for expiration of this chapter on
June 30, 1942.
§ 715m. Cooperation between Secretary of the In-
terior and Federal and State authorities
The Secretary of the Interior, in carrying out
the Act of February 22, 1935, as amended (15
U.S.C., ch. 15A), is authorized to cooperate with
Federal and State authorities.
(June 25, 1946, ch. 472, § 3, 60 Stat. 307.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
Act of February 22, 1935, referred to in text, is act
Feb. 22, 1935, ch. 18, 49 Stat. 30, popularly known as the
‘‘Hot Oil Act’’ and also as the ‘‘Connally Hot Oil Act’’,
which is classified generally to this chapter. For com-
plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short
Title note set out under section 715 of this title and Ta-
bles.
CODIFICATION
Section was not enacted as a part of act Feb. 22, 1935,
which comprises this chapter.
Executive Documents
DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS
Delegation of President’s authority to Secretary of
the Interior, see note set out under section 715j of this
title.
CHAPTER 15B—NATURAL GAS
Sec.
717.
Regulation of natural gas companies.
717a.
Definitions.
717b.
Exportation or importation of natural gas;
LNG terminals.
717b–1.
State and local safety considerations.
717c.
Rates and charges.
717c–1.
Prohibition on market manipulation.
717d.
Fixing rates and charges; determination of
cost of production or transportation.
717e.
Ascertainment of cost of property.
717f.
Construction, extension, or abandonment of
facilities.
717g.
Accounts; records; memoranda.
717h.
Rates of
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**(a) Reference of matters to joint boards; composition and power** The Commission may refer any matter arising in the administration of this chapter to a board to be composed of a member or members, as determined by the Commission, from the State or each of the States affected or to be affected by such matter. Any such board shall be vested with the same power and be subject to the same duties and liabilities as in the case of a member of the Commission when designated by the Commission to hold any hearings. The action of such board shall have such force and effect and its proceedings shall be conducted in such manner as the Commission shall by regulations prescribe. The Board shall be appointed by the Commission from persons nominated by the State commission of each State affected, or by the Governor of such State if there is no State commission. Each State affected shall be entitled to the same number of representatives on the board unless the nominating power of such State waives such right. The Commission shall have discretion to reject the nominee from any State, but shall thereupon invite a new nomination from that State. The members of a board shall receive such allowances for expenses as the Commission shall provide. The Commission may, when in its discretion sufficient reason exists therefor, revoke any reference to such a board.
**(b) Conference with State commissions regarding rate structure, costs, etc.** The Commission may confer with any State commission regarding rate structures, costs, accounts, charges, practices, classifications, and regulations of natural-gas companies; and the Commission is authorized, under such rules and regulations as it shall prescribe, to hold joint hearings with any State commission in connection with any matter with respect
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TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE
§ 717o
§ 717o. Administrative powers of Commission;
rules, regulations, and orders
The Commission shall have power to perform
any and all acts, and to prescribe, issue, make,
amend, and rescind such orders, rules, and regu-
lations as it may find necessary or appropriate
to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Among other things, such rules and regulations
may define accounting, technical, and trade
terms used in this chapter; and may prescribe
the form or forms of all statements, declara-
tions, applications, and reports to be filed with
the Commission, the information which they
shall contain, and the time within which they
shall be filed. Unless a different date is specified
therein, rules and regulations of the Commis-
sion shall be effective thirty days after publica-
tion in the manner which the Commission shall
prescribe. Orders of the Commission shall be ef-
fective on the date and in the manner which the
Commission shall prescribe. For the purposes of
its rules and regulations, the Commission may
classify persons and matters within its jurisdic-
tion and prescribe different requirements for dif-
ferent classes of persons or matters. All rules
and regulations of the Commission shall be filed
with its secretary and shall be kept open in con-
venient form for public inspection and examina-
tion during reasonable business hours.
(June 21, 1938, ch. 556, § 16, 52 Stat. 830.)
§ 717p. Joint boards
(a) Reference of matters to joint boards; com-
position and power
The Commission may refer any matter arising
in the administration of this chapter to a board
to be composed of a member or members, as de-
termined by the Commission, from the State or
each of the States affected or to be affected by
such m
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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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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 89–665, title IV, § 406, as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4022, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4767, related to grants and transfers, contracts and cooperative agreements, and appropriations. See [section 305305 of Title 54](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section305305&num=0&edition=prelim), National Park Service and Related Programs.
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 469m
appropriations. See section 308304 of Title 54, National
Park Service and Related Programs.
§ 469m. Repealed or Omitted
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section, Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7111, Mar. 30, 2009,
123 Stat. 1199, which related to Women’s Rights Na-
tional Historical Park, was repealed in part and omit-
ted in part. Subsec. (a), which enacted section 410ll–1 of
this title, was omitted from the Code. Subsecs. (b) and
(c) were repealed and restated in sections 308501 and
308502 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related
Programs, by Pub. L. 113–287, §§ 3, 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128
Stat. 3094, 3272, which act enacted Title 54.
§ 469n. Preserve America Program
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this section is to authorize the
Preserve America Program, including—
(1) the Preserve America grant program
within the Department of the Interior;
(2) the recognition programs administered
by the Advisory Council on Historic Preserva-
tion; and
(3) the related efforts of Federal agencies,
working in partnership with State, tribal, and
local governments and the private sector, to
support and promote the preservation of his-
toric resources.
(b) to (f) Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19,
2014, 128 Stat. 3272
(Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7302, Mar. 30, 2009, 123
Stat. 1214; Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128
Stat. 3272.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2014—Subsecs. (b) to (f). Pub. L. 113–287 struck out
subsecs. (b) to (f), which related to definitions, estab-
lishment of Preserve America Program, designation of
Preserve America Communities, regulations, and au-
thorization of appropriations. See sections 311101 to
311105 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related
Programs.
§ 469o. Repealed. Pub. L. 11
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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41013, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761, provided that this subchapter shall terminate 7 years after Dec. 4, 2015.
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 4321
Sec.
4368a.
Utilization of talents of older Americans in
projects of pollution prevention, abate-
ment, and control.
4368b.
General assistance program.
4369.
Miscellaneous reports.
4369a.
Reports on environmental research and devel-
opment activities of Agency.
4370.
Reimbursement for use of facilities.
4370a.
Assistant Administrators of Environmental
Protection Agency; appointment; duties.
4370b.
Availability of fees and charges to carry out
Agency programs.
4370c.
Environmental Protection Agency fees.
4370d.
Percentage of Federal funding for organiza-
tions owned by socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals.
4370e.
Working capital fund in Treasury.
4370f.
Availability of funds after expiration of pe-
riod for liquidating obligations.
4370g.
Availability of funds for uniforms and certain
services.
4370h.
Availability of funds for facilities.
4370i.
Regional liaisons for minority, tribal, and
low-income communities.
4370j.
Municipal Ombudsman.
SUBCHAPTER IV—FEDERAL PERMITTING
IMPROVEMENT
4370m.
Definitions.
4370m–1. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering
Council.
4370m–2. Permitting process improvement.
4370m–3. Interstate compacts.
4370m–4. Coordination of required reviews.
4370m–5. Delegated State permitting programs.
4370m–6. Litigation, judicial review, and savings provi-
sion.
4370m–7. Reports.
4370m–8. Funding for governance, oversight, and proc-
essing of environmental reviews and per-
mits.
4370m–9. Application.
4370m–10. GAO report.
4370m–11. Savings provision.
4370m–12. Repealed.
§ 4321. Congressional declaration of purpose
The purposes of this chapter are: To declare a
national policy which will encourage productive
and enjoyable harmony
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