118 STAT. 1262 PUBLIC LAW 108–324—OCT. 13, 2004 (b) ADDITIONAL PIPELINES.—Except as provided in section 103(d), nothing in this division shall preclude or otherwise affect a future natural gas pipeline that may be constructed to deliver natural gas to Fairbanks, Anchorage, Matanuska Susitna Valley, or the Kenai peninsula or Valdez or any other site in the State for consumption within or distribution outside the State. (c) RATE COORDINATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717a et seq.), the Commission shall establish rates for the transportation of natural gas on any Alaska natural gas transportation project. (2) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the Commission, in accordance with section 17(b) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717p(b)), shall consult with the State regarding rates (including rate settlements) applicable to nat ural gas transported on and delivered from the Alaska natural gas transportation project for use within the State. SEC. 109. STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) REQUIREMENT OF STUDY.—If no application for the issuance of a certificate or amended certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of an Alaska natural gas transportation project has been filed with the Commis sion by the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study of alternative approaches to the construction and operation of such an Alaska natural gas transportation project. (b) SCOPE OF STUDY.—The study under subsection (a) shall take into consideration the feasibility of— (1) establishing a Federal Government corporation to con struct an Alaska natural gas transportation project; and (2) securing alternative means of providing Federal financing and ownership (including alternative combinations of Government and private corporate ownership) of the Alaska natural gas transportation project. (c) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engi neers). (d) REPORT.—On completion of any study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes— (1) the results of the study; and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary (including pro posals for legislation to implement the recommendations). SEC. 110. CLARIFICATION OF ANGTA STATUS AND AUTHORITIES. (a) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this division affects— (1) any decision, certificate, permit, right of way, lease, or other authorization issued under section 9 of the Alaska Nat ural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 719g); or (2) any Presidential finding or waiver issued in accordance with that Act. (b) CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO AMEND TERMS AND CONDI TIONS TO MEET CURRENT PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.—Any Federal agency responsible for granting or issuing any certificate, permit, right of way, lease, or other authorization under section 9 of the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 719g) may add to, amend, or rescind any term or condition included 15 USC 720h. Deadline. 15 USC 720g.
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