The S.302 will allow the construction of the pipeline, which will be buried in the shoulder of the Parks Highway along the 11.2km long road via the national park.
The proposal will now be considered in the House of Representatives.
US Senate Committee Energy & Natural Resources ranking minority member Lisa Murkowski was quoted by Oil and Gas Journal as saying that, "A natural gas pipeline route through the park would not only be less expensive to build, but could also take advantage of the existing utility corridor, preventing disturbances to wildlife and environmental impacts on undisturbed lands further to the east or west of the park boundary."
S. 302 will also allow the passage of any high pressure pipeline via the existing utility corridor at the national park’s entrance if no compression stations are placed within the park boundaries.
Also, distribution and transmission pipelines can be placed inside the park to supply natural gas to park facilities.
The pipeline construction will also be subject to the clearance of permit from the US Interior secretary, provided the pipeline is consistent with the utility ROW construction within national parks.
In addition, the proposed line should be in accordance with the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act requirements and environmental reviews.
