To take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill transfers approximately 1,083 acres of federal land from Olympic National Park to trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe in Washington State. This land is related to the Elwha River ecosystem restoration project. The land becomes part of the Lower Elwha Reservation while maintaining Wild and Scenic River protections on the Elwha River portion.
Who Benefits and How
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe gains ~1,083 acres of trust land that becomes part of their reservation. The transfer supports the tribe's long-term interests in the Elwha River ecosystem restoration. The National Park Service is relieved of management responsibilities for this specific land.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The National Park Service loses jurisdiction over ~1,083 acres from Olympic National Park. The Secretary of the Interior must conduct a boundary survey. The bill explicitly prohibits gaming on this land.
Key Provisions
- Transfers ~1,083 acres of NPS land to trust for Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
- Land becomes part of Lower Elwha Indian Reservation
- Maintains Wild and Scenic Rivers Act protections on Elwha River portions
- Gaming prohibited on transferred land
- Treaty rights under Treaty of Point No Point preserved
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Transfers approximately 1,083 acres of National Park Service land from the Elwha River restoration area to trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Complete land transfer component of Elwha River restoration project by transferring restored lands to tribe"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_tribe"
- → Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Lower Elwha Indian Reservation in Washington State
Lower Elwha Tribal Community, also known as the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
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