H.R.4606: To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about energy
  • Introduced April 24, 2012
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 14, 2013

Bill Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines (including all appurtenances used in their operation) that, as of March 1, 2012, are within the boundary of Glacier National Park in Montana. Specifies that each such permit shall be: (1) issued as a right-of-way renewal, (2) for a width of not more than 25 feet on either side of the centerline of the pipeline, and (3) subject to any terms and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-627.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4606.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 286 - 10 (Roll no. 627).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 112-268.
April 24, 2012

Introduced in the House by Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.)

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