110 HR 6919 IH: To provide for the conveyance of certain property from U.S. House of Representatives 2008-09-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6919 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2008 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska.
1.
Conveyance of property
(a)
In general
As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, but not later than 180 days after such date, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this Act referred to as the Secretary) shall convey to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in section 2 for use in connection with health and social services programs. (b)
Conditions
The conveyance required by this section shall be made by warranty deed without consideration and without imposing any obligation on the Maniilaq Association or reversionary interest of the United States other than that required by this Act.
2.
Property described
The property, including all land and appurtenances, to be conveyed pursuant to section 1 is as follows: (1)Maniilaq Health Center, Garage and Activity Center located on U.S. Survey Number Lot 1, Blocks 12, Re-plat of Friends Mission Reserve, Subdivision No. 2, U.S. Survey 2082, Installation No. 41231. (2)Staff Quarters located on U.S. Survey Number Lot 1A & 1B, Block 13, Re-plat of Friends Mission Reserve, Subdivision No. 2, U.S. Survey 2082, Installation No. 41232. (3)Staff Quarters located on U.S. Survey Number Lot 1 B, Block 26, U.S. Survey 2863 B, Town Site of Kotzebue, Installation No. 41233.
3.
Environmental liability
(a)
In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal or State law, the Maniilaq Association shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination, including any oil or petroleum products, or any hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, pollutants, toxic substances, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State law, on any property described in section 2 as of the date of the conveyance. (b)
Easement
The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property conveyed as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligations and liability of the Secretary.