PUBLIC LAW 102-484—OCT. 23, 1992 106 STAT. 2373 (2) The term "military installation" has the meaning given such term under section 2687(e)(l) of title 10, United IStates Code. (3) The term "base closure law" means the following: (A) The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note). (B) Title II of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (10 U.S.C. 2687 note). (C) Section 2687 of title 10, United States Code. (D) Any provision of law authorizing the closure or realignment of a military installation enacted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 331. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SURETY BONDS FOR CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. (a) CERCLA—(1) Section 119 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9619) is amended— (A) in subsection (e)(2)(C), by striking out "January 1, 1993" and inserting in lieu thereof "January 1, 1996,"; and (B) in subsection (g)(5), by striking out "December 31, 1992" and inserting in Heu thereof "December 31, 1995". (2) Subsection (g)(1) of such section is amended— (A) by striking out "the Miller Act, 40 U.S.C. sections 270a-270f," and inserting in lieu thereof "the Act of August 24, 1935 (40 U.S.C. 270a-270d), commonly referred to as the
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(B) by inserting after "response action contract" the following: "ana are not waived pursuant to the Act of April 29, 1941 (40 U.S.C. 270e-270£)"; and (C) by striking out "in accordance with 40 U.S.C. sections 270a-270d." and inserting in lieu thereof "in accordance with such Act of August 24, 1935.". (b) TITLE 10. —(1) Section 27010') of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking out "December 31, 1992" and inserting in lieu thereof "December 31, 1995". (2) Such section is further amended— (A) by inserting "(1)" after "APPLICABILITY. —"; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(2) Subsections (h) and (i) shall not apply to bonds to which section 119(g) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and LiabiHty Act of 1980 applies (42 U.S.C. 9619(g)).". SEC. 332. REPORT ON INDEMNIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS PERFORMING ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION. (a) REPORT.— The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Attorney (general, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall conduct a review and report on the following: (1) All existing statutory authorities and regulations thereunder available to the Department of Defense that allow the Secretary of Defense or the Secretaries of the military departments to indemnify and hold harmless contractors performing environmental restoration at current military installations, former military installations, and formerly used defense sites pursuant to the Defense Environmental Restoration Program under chapter 160 of title 10, United States Code.
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