Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989

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Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989 - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to ratify a certain agreement between the Puyallup Tribe and non-Indian settlement parties. States that the Tribe and the United States relinquish claims to certain lands in the State of Washington in accordance with such agreement. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to accept the conveyance of certain lands and to hold such lands in trust for the benefit of the Tribe. Absolves the Tribe from liability for cleanup costs for contamination of such lands, except contamination caused by the Tribe after conveyance of such lands. Requires the Secretary to place a certain amount in an annuity fund for purposes of making individual one-time payments to members of the Tribe. Establishes the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Trust Fund. Sets forth the purposes for which the Fund may be used. Authorizes appropriations for navigation equipment at Commencement Bay. Directs the Secretary to disburse a certain amount to the Tribe for economic development and assistance to Indian business enterprises. Authorizes appropriations for the Federal share of costs of the Blair Project.

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  summary · EN · 9 February 1989

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