Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act
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Overview
This bill approves a settlement agreement between the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and various entities, including the Coachella Valley Water District and the Desert Water Agency. It establishes a Tribal Water Right, authorizes funding for water-related projects, and addresses issues like water fees, land transfers, and the release of claims related to past disputes. The agreement aims to provide a fair and equitable resolution of water rights claims and establish a framework for future water management in the Indio Subbasin.
Key provisions
- Approves the settlement agreement between the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Coachella Valley Water District, and Desert Water Agency.
- Establishes a Tribal Water Right with a priority date and a quantity of 20,000 acre-feet per year.
- Creates an Agua Caliente Settlement Trust Fund to finance water-related projects and operations.
- Authorizes the transfer of Federal land to the Tribe and the sale of Federal land to the Coachella Valley Water District.
- Addresses Tribal Possessory Interest Tax and RAC issues, pre-empting State and local laws.
- Provides for the administration and management of the Tribal Water Right by the Agua Caliente Tribe.
- Includes provisions for waivers and releases of claims by the Tribe, the United States, and the Coachella Valley Water District.
- Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to execute the agreement and take necessary actions.
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