A bill to declare that the mineral rights in certain lands acquired by the United States in connection with the Garrison Dam and Reservoir Project are held in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, and for other purposes.
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.
Directs the Three Affiliated Tribes to reimburse the United States a fixed sum of $300,000 if net proceeds from mineral interest development exceed $300,000.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1041.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Andrews with amendments. With written report No. 98-606.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Andrews with amendments. With written report No. 98-606.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1187.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
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