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H.R. 2839 · 100th Congress · enacted

A bill to correct historical and geographical oversights in the establishment and development of the Utah component of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, to unify the land base of the Goshute Reservation, to simplify the boundaries of the Goshute Reservation, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 100-708.

Latest official action 1988-11-23 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

Declares specified Indian lands in Utah to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation. Provides the effective date for determining water rights, and priorities related to such rights, in such lands. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to deprive a person of any valid existing right or interest in such lands which such person may hold upon enactment of this Act. Transfers all valid Federal rights-of-way, leases, permits, the right to receive compensation for the use of such lands, and other land use rights or authorizations, except mining claims, to the Tribe. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, not later than two years after enactment of this Act, to determine the validity of all mining claims that exist on such lands upon enactment of this Act. Provides that the holders of valid claims shall not be entitled to a patent. Sets forth certain rights and conditions with respect to valid mining claims. Declares that all right, title, and interest of the United States, and the State of Utah, in certain additional lands is to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Tribe and is to become a part of the Reservation. Requires the Secretary to publish a legal description of such lands in the Federal Register. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire by donation, exchange,…

Congressional Research Service · 1987-06-29

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