[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 230 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 230
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Yukon
Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY.
(a) In General.--As soon as practicable, but not later than 180
days, after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health
and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall
convey to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel,
Alaska (referred to in this Act as the ``Corporation''), 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) Effect on Any Quitclaim Deed.--The conveyance by the Secretary
of title by warranty deed under this section shall, on the effective
date of the conveyance, supersede and render of no future effect any
quitclaim deed to the property described in section 2 executed by the
Secretary and the Corporation.
(c) Conditions.--The conveyance of the property under this Act--
(1) shall be made by warranty deed; and
(2) shall not--
(A) require any consideration from the Corporation
for the property;
(B) impose any obligation, term, or condition on
the Corporation; or
(C) allow for any reversionary interest of the
United States in the property.
SEC. 2. PROPERTY DESCRIBED.
The property, including all land and appurtenances, described in
this section is the property included in U.S. Survey No. 4000, Lot 2,
T. 8 N., R. 71 W., Seward Meridian, containing 22.98 acres.
SEC. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY.
(a) Liability.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, the Corporation shall not be liable for any soil, surface
water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the
disposal, release, or presence of any environmental
contamination on any portion of the property described in
section 2 on or before the date on which the property is
conveyed to the Corporation.
(2) Environmental contamination.--An environmental
contamination described in paragraph (1) includes any oil or
petroleum products, 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 of Alaska law.
(b) Easement.--The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or
access to the property conveyed under this Act as may be reasonably
necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the
Secretary.
(c) Notice of Hazardous Substance Activity and Warranty.--In
carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with subparagraphs
(A) and (B) of section 120(h)(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.
9620(h)(3)).
Passed the Senate June 25, 2015.
Attest:
Secretary.
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 230
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Yukon
Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska.