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Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-163.

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Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999 Became Public Law No: 106-163. Native Americans

Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999 Became Public Law No: 106-163. Native Americans

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35 Passed Senate amended Nov 28, 2006

Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999 - Requires the Chippewa Cree Tribe (Tribe) of the Rocky Boy's Reservation in Montana, in exchange for benefits granted under this Act, to execute a waiver and release of certain water rights claims against the United States. Title I: Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement - Approves and ratifies the Water Rights Compact entered into on April 14, 1997, by the Tribe and the State of Montana, as modified by this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to execute and implement the Compact. Requires the United States, the Tribe, or the State of Montana to petition the Montana Water Court to enter and approve the proposed decree agreed to by such parties. Provides that if approval by the appropriate court does not become final within three years after the filing of the decree or the decree is approved but subsequently set aside: (1) the approval and ratification of the Compact by the United States shall be null and void; and (2) this Act shall be of no further force and effect. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary to administer and enforce the Tribal Water Right until the approval of a tribal water code by the Tribe. Satisfies any entitlement to Federal Indian reserved water of any tribal member solely from the water secured to the Tribe by the Compact. Authorizes the Tribe, subject to the approval of the Secretary and the State and Compact conditions, to transfer any portion of the Tribal water right for use off the Reservation by service contract, lease, exchange, or other agreement. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary: (1) through the Bureau of Reclamation, to plan, design, and construct specified water development projects on the Reservation; and (2) at the request of the Tribe, to enter into an agreement with the Tribe to carry out such activity through the Tribe's annual funding agreement entered into under the self- governance program under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. (Sec. 104) Establishes the Chippewa Cree Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement Trust Fund to fulfill the purposes of this Act, subject to certain restrictions on expenditures. Sets forth management and investment requirements, terms, and conditions. (Sec. 105) Authorizes appropriations for the Fund and its various accounts, for on-Reservation water development projects, and for Bureau administrative costs. (Sec. 106) Describes the State contribution to the settlement. Title II: Tiber Reservoir Allocation and Feasibility Studies Authorization - Requires the Secretary to allocate a specified amount of stored water to the Tribe without cost. Grants the Tribe the right to devote the water to any use within or outside the Reservation. (Sec. 202) Directs the Secretary, through the Bureau, to: (1) perform a municipal, rural, industrial, domestic, and incidental drought relief feasibility study of water and related resources in North Central Montana to evaluate alternatives for a municipal, rural, and industrial water supply for the Reservation; and (2) conduct a regional feasibility study to evaluate such water and related resources to determine limitations and how such resources can best be managed to serve the needs of Montana's citizens. Authorizes appropriations for such feasibility studies.

00 Introduced in Senate Feb 3, 2000

Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 1999 - Approves and ratifies the Water Rights Compact entered into on April 14, 1997, by the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation and the State of Montana, as modified by this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to execute and implement the Compact. Requires the United States, the Tribe, or the State of Montana to petition the Montana Water Court to enter and approve the proposed decree agreed to by such parties. Provides that if approval by the appropriate court does not become final within three years after the filing of the decree or the decree is approved but subsequently set aside: (1) the approval and ratification of the Compact by the United States shall be null and void; and (2) this Act shall be of no further force and effect. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to administer and enforce the Tribal Water Right until the approval of a tribal water code by the Tribe. Satisfies any entitlement to Federal Indian reserved water of any tribal member solely from the water secured to the Tribe by the Compact. Authorizes the Tribe, subject to the Secretary's approval and Compact conditions, to enter into a service contract or other agreement providing for the temporary delivery, use, or transfer of water rights confirmed to the Tribe in the Compact. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to: (1) perform a municipal, rural, and industrial, domestic, and incidental drought relief feasibility study of water and related resources in North Central Montana to evaluate alternatives for a municipal, rural, and industrial supply for the Reservation; and (2) conduct a regional feasibility study to evaluate such water and resources to determine limitations and how resources can best be managed to serve the needs of Montana's citizens. (Sec. 8) Requires the Secretary to allocate a specified amount of stored water to the Tribe without cost. Grants the Tribe the right to devote the water to any use within or outside the Reservation. (Sec. 9) Directs the Secretary: (1) through the Bureau, to plan, design, and construct specified water development projects on the Reservation; and (2) at the request of the Tribe, to enter into an agreement with the Tribe to carry out such activity through the Tribe's annual funding agreement entered into under the self- governance program under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. (Sec. 10) Establishes the Chippewa Cree Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement Trust Fund to fulfill the purposes of this Act, subject to certain restrictions on expenditures. Sets forth management and investment requirements, terms, and conditions. (Sec. 11) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 12) Describes the State contribution to the settlement. (Sec. 13) Provides that the Tribe, in exchange for benefits provided under this Act, shall not exercise its right to withdraw as a party to the Compact and shall release the United States from certain water rights claims and claims arising out of negotiation of the Compact and settlement. Entitles the United States, except in the event that the approval and ratification of the Compact by the United States becomes null and void.

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Dec 9, 1999

Signed by President.

Dec 9, 1999

Signed by President.

Dec 9, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-163.

Dec 9, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-163.

Nov 30, 1999

Presented to President.

Nov 30, 1999

Presented to President.

Nov 18, 1999

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12836-12840)

Nov 18, 1999

Mr. Young (AK) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

Nov 18, 1999

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR 11/19/99 H12837-12840)

Nov 18, 1999

On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR 11/19/99 H12837-12840)

Nov 18, 1999

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 5, 1999

Received in the House.

Nov 5, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 5, 1999

Held at the desk.

Nov 4, 1999

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14031-14036)

Nov 4, 1999

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S14032-14036)

Nov 4, 1999

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S14032-14036)

Oct 26, 1999

By Senator Campbell from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 106-200.

Oct 26, 1999

By Senator Campbell from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 106-200.

Sep 30, 1999

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged. Pursuant to the order of May 27, 1999.

Sep 30, 1999

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged. Pursuant to the order of May 27, 1999.

Sep 30, 1999

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 297.

Jul 22, 1999

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell without amendment. Without written report.

Jul 22, 1999

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell without amendment. Without written report.

Jul 22, 1999

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources pursuant to the order of May 27, 1999, for a period not to exceed 60 calendar days.

Jun 30, 1999

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-119.

Jun 30, 1999

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

May 27, 1999

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

May 27, 1999

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

May 27, 1999

Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs with instructions that at such time as the Committee on Indian Affairs reports the measure, it be referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for a period not to exceed 60 calendar days and that if the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has not reported the measure prior to the expiration of the 60 calendar day period, the Energy Committee be discharged from further consideration of the measure and that the measure be then placed on the calendar.

Feb 23, 1999

Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power.

Feb 22, 1999

Introduced in Senate

Feb 22, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1734)

Feb 22, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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