I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1282 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2009 Mr. Stupak introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To authorize the Commandant of the Coast Guard to convey to the City of Marquette, Michigan, certain real property under the administrative control of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

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Land conveyance, Coast Guard property in Marquette County, Michigan, to the City of Marquette, Michigan

(a)

Conveyance authorized

The Commandant of the Coast Guard may convey, without consideration, to the City of Marquette, Michigan (in this section referred to as the City), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, together with any improvements thereon, located in Marquette County, Michigan, that is under the administrative control of the Coast Guard, consists of approximately 5.5 acres, and is commonly identified as Coast Guard Station Marquette and Lighthouse Point. (b)

Retention of certain easements

In conveying the property under subsection (a), the Commandant of the Coast Guard may retain such easements over the property as the Commandant considers appropriate for access to aids to navigation. (c)

Limitations

The property to be conveyed by subsection (a) may not be conveyed under that subsection until— (1)the Coast Guard has relocated Coast Guard Station Marquette to a newly constructed station; (2)any environmental remediation required under Federal law with respect to the property has been completed; and (3)the Commandant of the Coast Guard determines that retention of the property by the United States is not required to carry out Coast Guard missions or functions. (d)

Conditions of transfer

All conditions placed within the deed of title of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be construed as covenants running with the land. (e)

Inapplicability of screening or other requirements

The conveyance of property authorized by subsection (a) shall be made without regard to the following: (1)Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code. (2)Chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code. (3)Any other provision of law relating to the screening, evaluation, or administration of excess or surplus Federal property prior to conveyance by the Administrator of General Services. (f)

Expiration of authority

The authority in subsection (a) shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (g)

Description of property

The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Commandant of the Coast Guard. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the United States. (h)

Additional terms and conditions

The Commandant of the Coast Guard may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance authorized by subsection (a) as the Commandant considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.