S. 549 — Reported in Senate

II Calendar No. 42 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 549 [Report No. 117–14] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2 (legislative day, March 1), 2021Ms. Murkowski (for herself and Mr. Sullivan) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs April 14, 2021Reported by Mr. Schatz, without amendment A BILL To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and for other purposes. 1. Conveyance of property to the Tanana Tribal Council (a) Conveyance of property (1) 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 Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Alaska (referred to in this section as the Council), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (b) for use in connection with health and social services programs. (2) Conditions The conveyance of the property under paragraph (1)— (A) shall be made by warranty deed; and (B) shall not— (i) require any consideration from the Council for the property; (ii) impose any obligation, term, or condition on the Council; or (iii) allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in the property. (3) Effect on any quitclaim deed The conveyance by the Secretary of title by warranty deed under paragraph (1) shall, on the effective date of the conveyance, supersede and render of no future effect any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (b) executed by the Secretary and the Council. (b) Property described The property, including all land, improvements, and appurtenances, described in this subsection is the property included in U.S. Survey No. 5958 in the village of Tanana, Alaska, within surveyed lot 12, T. 4 N., R. 22 W., Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska, containing 11.25 acres. (c) Environmental liability (1) Liability (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Council 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 subsection (b) on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to the Council. (B) Environmental contamination An environmental contamination described in subparagraph (A) 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. (2) Easement The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property conveyed under this section as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary. (3) Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty In carrying out this section, 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)). April 14, 2021Reported without amendment