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S. 867 (102nd)

White Sands Fair Compensation Act of 1991

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 April 1991

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Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-375.

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Summary

White Sands Fair Compensation Act of 1991 - Establishes the White Sands Fair Compensation Commission within the Department of the Interior to evaluate and pay claims filed by individuals who owned ranching units or mining claims on lands of the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, taken by the U.S. Government in 1975. Provides that U.S. lease payments between 1942 and 1975 shall not be considered in determining values. Allows such individuals to appeal decisions of the Commission to the Secretary of the Interior for a final ruling to determine the amount of such payment. Prohibits the filing of such claims one year after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the filing of such appeals 30 days after such an individual is notified of the determination of such payment amount. Terminates the Commission one year after completing action on all claims filed under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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