Zuni Land Conservation Act of 1990

Summary

Zuni Claims Settlement Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Zuni Indian Tribe of New Mexico to jointly formulate a resource development plan for the Zuni Indian Reservation, including plans for: (1) sustained development and management of renewable resources; (2) a program of watershed rehabilitation; (3) a computerized system of resource management and monitoring; (4) the funding and training for Zuni professional positions to implement the overall plan; (5) cooperative programs with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other private or public agencies to provide technical assistance; and (6) the identification and acquisition of lands necessary for sustained resource development. Establishes the Zuni Indian Resource Development Trust Fund within the Treasury to settle all claims by the Tribe against the United States in specified civil actions, without making a finding of U.S. liability. Makes the Secretary the trustee of such Fund. Permits Trust Fund expenditures only for: (1) any loans, debts, or expenses incurred by the Tribe for the purchase of land or for obtaining or defending rights of access to a specified area; (2) the formulation of a Zuni resource development plan; (3) all costs, attorneys fees, and expenses incurred by the Tribe in the prosecution of such civil actions; and (4) all invoices submitted to the Tribe for which proper vouchers have been received prior to September 30, 1990, and subsequently approved by the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations to establish the Trust Fund.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN

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• Referred in House (text)

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

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• Enrolled Bill (text)

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• Engrossed Amendment House (text)

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 1 November 1990

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 10 October 1990

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 21 June 1990

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 6 June 1990

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 February 1990

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