Alaska Railroad Transfer Act of 1982

Summary

Sets forth the findings of Congress in regard to the transfer of the Alaska Railroad to the State of Alaska. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to transfer, without direct monetary consideration, the rail properties of the Alaska Railroad to the State of Alaska. Lists conditions that must be met before such transfer may be made. Terminates the Secretary's authority if he has not certified that the State has satisfied such conditions within one year from the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to dispose of such properties if such certification has not been made. Requires that the Secretary and the State, within six months after enactment of this Act, enter into a closing agreement that describes in detail the rail properties to be transferred under this Act. Revokes claims for such rail properties under any Federal law other than this Act for which title has not vested with the claimant. Excludes certain properties from the provisions of specified Acts. Describes the employment status of Alaska Railroad employees who transferred to the State under this Act. Declares that, after the transfer directed by this Act, the State-owned railroad shall be a rail carrier engaged in interstate and foreign commerce subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Authorizes the Commission to exempt the State from applicable requirements of the Interstate Commerce Act. Provides for the reversion of such properties to the United States if all or part of them have been converted to a use that would adversely affect railroad operations. Sets forth provisions for rail properties within the boundaries of the Denali National Park and Preserve.

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Timeline

1. 17 July 1981

   Introduced

   Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 July 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 December 1981

   Committee

   Committee on Commerce received executive comment from Justice Department.

   Source: Committee

4. 11 May 1982

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 22 June 1982

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 682.

   Source: Calendars

6. 22 June 1982

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-479.

   Source: Committee

7. 22 June 1982

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-479.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

2 official files

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 22 June 1982

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 July 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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