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To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska.

S. 2713 · 113th Congress · Jul 30, 2014 · Lineage

A BILL

1. Conveyance of property

(a)
In general— As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, but not later than 180 days after such date, 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, all the 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)
Conditions— The conveyance required by this section shall be made by warranty deed without consideration and without imposing any obligation, term, or condition on the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, or reversionary interest of the United States, other than that required by this Act or section 512(c)(2)(B) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 458aaa–11(c)(2)(B)).

2. Property described

The property, including all land and appurtenances, described in this section is that property included in U.S. Survey No. 4000, Lot 2, township 8N, Range 71W, Seward Meridian, containing 22.98 acres.

3. Environmental liability

(a)
In general— Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, the Yukon Kuskokwim Health 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, including any oil or petroleum products, or any 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, on any of the property described in section 2.
(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 and retrained obligations and liability of the Secretary.
(c)
Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty— In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with section 120(h)(3) (A) and (B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A)).