S 2480 · 98th Congress · Native Americans
Fort Berthold Reservation Mineral Restoration Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1984-09-26)
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Fort Berthold Reservation Mineral Restoration Act - Declares that mineral rights in specified lands are held in trust by the United States for the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Requires any exploration or development regarding such mineral rights to comply with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Authorizes the United States to renew or extend leases or contracts concerning such mineral interests under certain conditions. Declares that revenues from such mineral interests which accrue to the United States after enactment of this Act are held in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements to transfer to the United States specified lands held in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes or any individual Indian. Conditions such transfer upon approval by the affected beneficiaries. Authorizes both Secretaries to enter into agreements to hold certain lands no longer needed for the Garrison Dam and Reservoir Project in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes.…
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