Pub. L. 111-11, tit. XIII, sec. 13005
LOVELACE RESPIRATORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE.
SEC. 13005. LOVELACE RESPIRATORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE.(a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) Institute.—The term “Institute” means the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, a nonprofit organization chartered under the laws of the State of New Mexico.(2) Map.—The term “map” means the map entitled “Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute Land Conveyance” and dated March 18, 2008.(3) Secretary concerned.—The term “Secretary concerned” means—(A) the Secretary of Energy, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Energy;(B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to matters concerning the Department of the Interior; and(C) the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Department of the Air Force.(4) Secretary of energy.—The term “Secretary of Energy” means the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Administrator for the National Nuclear Security Administration.(b) Conveyance of Land.—(1) In general.—Notwithstanding section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)) and subject to valid existing rights and this section, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Air Force, may convey to the Institute, on behalf of the United States, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of land described in paragraph (2) for research, scientific, or educational use.(2) Description of land.—The parcel of land referred to in paragraph (1)—(A) is the approximately 135 acres of land identified as “Parcel A” on the map;(B) includes any improvements to the land described in subparagraph (A); and(C) excludes any portion of the utility system and infrastructure reserved by the Secretary of the Air Force under paragraph (4).(3) Other federal agencies.—The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Air Force shall complete 123 STAT. 1450 any real property actions, including the revocation of any Federal withdrawals of the parcel conveyed under paragraph (1) and the parcel described in subsection (c)(1), that are necessary to allow the Secretary of Energy to—(A) convey the parcel under paragraph (1); or(B) transfer administrative jurisdiction under subsection (c).(4) Reservation of utility infrastructure and access.—The Secretary of the Air Force may retain ownership and control of—(A) any portions of the utility system and infrastructure located on the parcel conveyed under paragraph (1); and(B) any rights of access determined to be necessary by the Secretary of the Air Force to operate and maintain the utilities on the parcel.(5) Restrictions on use.—(A) Authorized uses.—The Institute shall allow only research, scientific, or educational uses of the parcel conveyed under paragraph (1).(B) Reversion.—(i) In general.—If, at any time, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of the Air Force, determines, in accordance with clause (ii), that the parcel conveyed under paragraph (1) is not being used for a purpose described in subparagraph (A)—(I) all right, title, and interest in and to the entire parcel, or any portion of the parcel not being used for the purposes, shall revert, at the option of the Secretary, to the United States; and(II) the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto the parcel.(ii) Requirements for determination.—Any determination of the Secretary under clause (i) shall be made on the record and after an opportunity for a hearing.(6) Costs.—(A) In general.—The Secretary of Energy shall require the Institute to pay, or reimburse the Secretary concerned, for any costs incurred by the Secretary concerned in carrying out the conveyance under paragraph (1), including any survey costs related to the conveyance.(B) Refund.—If the Secretary concerned collects amounts under subparagraph (A) from the Institute before the Secretary concerned incurs the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the actual costs incurred by the Secretary concerned to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary concerned shall refund to the Institute an amount equal to difference between—(i) the amount collected by the Secretary concerned; and(ii) the actual costs incurred by the Secretary concerned.(C) Deposit in fund.—(i) In general.—Amounts received by the United States under this paragraph as a reimbursement or 123 STAT. 1451 recovery of costs incurred by the Secretary concerned to carry out the conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary concerned in carrying out the conveyance.(ii) Use.—Any amounts deposited under clause (i) shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as any other amounts in the fund or account.(7) Contaminated land.—In consideration for the conveyance of the parcel under paragraph (1), the Institute shall—(A) take fee title to the parcel and any improvements to the parcel, as contaminated;(B) be responsible for undertaking and completing all environmental remediation required at, in, under, from, or on the parcel for all environmental conditions relating to or arising from the release or threat of release of waste material, substances, or constituents, in the same manner and to the same extent as required by law applicable to privately owned facilities, regardless of the date of the contamination or the responsible party;(C) indemnify the United States for—(i) any environmental remediation or response costs the United States reasonably incurs if the Institute fails to remediate the parcel; or(ii) contamination at, in, under, from, or on the land, for all environmental conditions relating to or arising from the release or threat of release of waste material, substances, or constituents;(D) indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the United States from any damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, fines, penalties, claim, or demand for loss, including claims for property damage, personal injury, or death resulting from releases, discharges, emissions, spills, storage, disposal, or any other acts or omissions by the Institute and any officers, agents, employees, contractors, sublessees, licensees, successors, assigns, or invitees of the Institute arising from activities conducted, on or after October 1, 1996, on the parcel conveyed under paragraph (1); and(E) reimburse the United States for all legal and attorney fees, costs, and expenses incurred in association with the defense of any claims described in subparagraph (D).(8) Contingent environmental response obligations.—If the Institute does not undertake or complete environmental remediation as required by paragraph (7) and the United States is required to assume the responsibilities of the remediation, the Secretary of Energy shall be responsible for conducting any necessary environmental remediation or response actions with respect to the parcel conveyed under paragraph (1).(9) No additional compensation.—Except as otherwise provided in this section, no additional consideration shall be required for conveyance of the parcel to the Institute under paragraph (1).(10) Access and utilities.—On conveyance of the parcel under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Air Force shall, on behalf of the United States and subject to any terms and 123 STAT. 1452 conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary (including conditions providing for the reimbursement of costs), provide the Institute with—(A) access for employees and invitees of the Institute across Kirtland Air Force Base to the parcel conveyed under that paragraph; and(B) access to utility services for the land and any improvements to the land conveyed under that paragraph.(11) Additional term and conditions.—The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of the Air Force, may require any additional terms and conditions for the conveyance under paragraph (1) that the Secretaries determine to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.(c) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.—(1) In general.—After the conveyance under subsection (b)(1) has been completed, the Secretary of Energy shall, on request of the Secretary of the Air Force, transfer to the Secretary of the Air Force administrative jurisdiction over the parcel of approximately 7 acres of land identified as “Parcel B” on the map, including any improvements to the parcel.(2) Removal of improvements.—In concurrence with the transfer under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Energy shall, on request of the Secretary of the Air Force, arrange and pay for removal of any improvements to the parcel transferred under that paragraph.