Congress: 103 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral
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Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] (D-MT)
Crow Settlement Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a contract with: (1) the Crow Tribe for the settlement of the 107th Meridian dispute over the boundary of the Crow Indian Reservation, Montana; and (2) the Northern Cheyenne Tribe for settlement of lands relating to such dispute included in the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Sets forth contract terms with the Crow Tribe and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe concerning property issues related to the boundary dispute, including coal, oil, and other mineral ownership. Requires an exchange of Montana public lands for State school lands within the Crow Indian Reservation and the disputed area. Makes special provision for the Yellowtail Afterbay Dam and construction of a powerplant and bypass. Establishes in the Treasury the Crow Tribal Trust Account. Revokes, upon effect of the settlement contract with the Crow Tribe and the Secretary, the authority of the Bureau of Reclamation to operate specified irrigation projects.