Establishes the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Oklahoma. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire lands within such Preserve by purchase with consent, donation, or exchange, including limited lands in Pawhuska. Requires the Secretary to develop a fire protection plan for such lands.
Leaves any mineral interests in such lands in trust for the Osage Tribe. Permits owners of acquired improved property to retain a right of use and occupancy to such property for residential purposes for a definite term of not more than 25 years or for life, whichever is later. Limits land acquisition within a designated Easement Area to that needed to ensure uses consistent with the nature of the Preserve.
Authorizes land acquisition outside the Preserve to facilitate the process. Entitles property owners within the Preserve to reasonable access.
Permits grazing, hunting, and fishing according to plan.
Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance for an Osage tribal museum.
Continues current law as it pertains to oil and gas activities on such lands.
Directs the Secretary to establish and operate a research facility for the management of tallgrass prairie flora and fauna. Permits research within the Preserve by qualified institutions and individuals.
Requires the Secretary to submit within three years to the appropriate congressional committees a management plan for the Preserve which includes interpretation of its natural and cultural resources, a resources management plan, and access.
Establishes the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Advisory Commission to assist the Secretary in the management of the Preserve.
Establishes the Range Management Committee to assist the Secretary in developing a livestock grazing plan for such Preserve.
Authorizes appropriations for the Secretary of the Treasury to compensate the Osage County government and local school districts for loss of taxes.
Authorizes appropriations for grants to operators of oil and gas facilities for barriers to protect the Osage mineral estate from liability claims.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with Osage County for roads, Preserve interpretation, and the provision of municipal services.
Prohibits the Secretary from subordinating the Osage Tribe mineral rights.
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the City of Pawhuska for the use of Blue Stream Lake as a recreational facility.
Authorizes appropriations.
Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, Justice Department, OMB.
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.
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