Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73

§720g Study of alternative means of construction

Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 15D— - ALASKA NATURAL GAS PIPELINE › § 720g

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

If no application for a certificate to build and operate an Alaska natural gas transportation project is filed by 18 months after October 13, 2004, the Secretary must study other ways to build and operate it. The study must consider creating a federal government corporation and other federal financing or ownership options (including mixes of government and private ownership), consult the Secretaries of the Treasury and the Army (via the Chief of Engineers), and report findings and any proposed legislation to Congress.

Full Legal Text

Title 15, §720g

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(a)If no application for the issuance of a certificate or amended certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of an Alaska natural gas transportation project has been filed with the Commission by the date that is 18 months after October 13, 2004, the Secretary shall conduct a study of alternative approaches to the construction and operation of such an Alaska natural gas transportation project.

(b)The study under subsection (a) shall take into consideration the feasibility of—

(1)establishing a Federal Government corporation to construct an Alaska natural gas transportation project; and

(2)securing alternative means of providing Federal financing and ownership (including alternative combinations of Government and private corporate ownership) of the Alaska natural gas transportation project.

(c)In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers).

(d)On completion of any study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes—

(1)the results of the study; and

(2)any recommendations of the Secretary (including proposals for legislation to implement the recommendations).

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Citation

15 U.S.C. § 720g

Title 15 — Commerce and Trade

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73