Public Law 114-56 | Public Law 114–56: To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska.

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PUBLIC LAW 114–56—SEPT. 30, 2015

129 STAT. 526

Public Law

114–56

114th Congress

An Act

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

Sept. 30, 2015

[S. 230]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1.

CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY.

(a)

Deadline.

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 Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska (referred to in this Act as the “Corporation”), all 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)

Effect on Any Quitclaim Deed.—

The conveyance by the Secretary of title by warranty deed under this section shall, on the effective date of the conveyance, supersede and render of no future effect any quitclaim deed to the property described in section 2 executed by the Secretary and the Corporation.

(c)

Conditions.—

The conveyance of the property under this Act—

(1)

shall be made by warranty deed; and

(2)

shall not—

(A)

require any consideration from the Corporation for the property;

(B)

impose any obligation, term, or condition on the Corporation; or

(C)

allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in the property.

SEC. 2.

PROPERTY DESCRIBED.

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

SEC. 3.

ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY.

(a)

Liability.—

(1)

In general.—

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 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 on any portion of the property described in section 2 on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to the Corporation.129 STAT. 527

(2)

Environmental contamination.—

An environmental contamination described in paragraph (1) 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.

(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 any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary.

(c)

Notice of Hazardous Substance Activity and Warranty.—

In carrying out this

Compliance.

Act, 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)).

Approved September 30, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 230:

SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–38 (Comm. on Indian Affairs).

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015):

June 25, considered and passed Senate.

Sept. 16, considered and passed House.

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