S 1527 · 97th Congress · Energy

Coal Pipeline Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-07-28· Sponsored by Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1981-07-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coal Pipeline Act of 1981 - Prohibits granting a right-of-way across Federal land for construction or extension of a coal pipeline unless each affected State consents to the use of its water. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, after ensuring that all appropriate Federal laws and that each affected State has consented to the use of its water, to grant or renew rights-of-way over, under, upon or through Federal lands for the construction, operation, maintenance, or extension of coal pipelines.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican