S. 2523 — Introduced in Senate

II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2523 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 9, 2016 Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for continued energy self-sufficiency at Fort Knox, Kentucky. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fort Knox Energy Security Act. 2. Natural gas production, treatment, management, and use, Fort Knox, Kentucky (a) In general Chapter 449 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end of the following: 4781. Natural gas production, treatment, management, and use, Fort Knox, Kentucky (a) Authority The Secretary of the Army (referred to in this section as the Secretary) may provide, by contract or otherwise, for the production, treatment, management, and use of natural gas located under Fort Knox, Kentucky, without regard to section 3 of the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands (30 U.S.C. 352). (b) Limitation on uses Any natural gas produced pursuant to subsection (a)— (1) may only be used to support activities and operations at Fort Knox; and (2) may not be sold for use elsewhere. (c) Ownership of facilities The Secretary may take ownership of any gas production and treatment equipment and facilities and associated infrastructure from a contractor in accordance with the terms of a contract or other agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a). (d) No application elsewhere (1) In general The authority provided by this section applies only with respect to Fort Knox, Kentucky. (2) Effect of section Nothing in this section authorizes the production, treatment, management, or use of natural gas resources underlying any Department of Defense installation other than Fort Knox. (e) Applicability The authority of the Secretary under this section is effective beginning on August 2, 2007. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections of chapter 449 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4781. Natural gas production, treatment, management, and use, Fort Knox, Kentucky. .