[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 129, 114th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


Public Law 114-56
114th Congress

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.

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(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)).

Approved September 30, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 230:
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SENATE REPORTS: No. 114-38 (Comm. on Indian Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015):
June 25, considered and passed Senate.
Sept. 16, considered and passed House.