Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act
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Overview
This bill makes technical corrections to the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act. Specifically, it clarifies the definition of the reservation’s boundaries by adding specific dates and locations of land additions. It also modifies a provision related to the Pechanga Water Quality account, shifting the focus to addressing water quality issues within the Wolf Valley Basin. The bill ensures that existing water rights are not affected and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to implement the necessary amendments to the settlement agreement.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the definition of the Pechanga reservation by adding specific dates and land locations.
- Modifies the Pechanga Water Quality account to prioritize addressing water quality issues in the Wolf Valley Basin.
- Defines ‘Pechanga Settlement Agreement’ for the purposes of this amendment.
- Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to execute amendments to the Pechanga Settlement Agreement.
- Confirms that existing water rights are not altered by this legislation.
- Reinforces the validity of the Secretary of the Interior’s 2020 finding regarding satisfaction of conditions precedent.
Who is affected
- Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians
- United States Department of the Interior
- Water rights holders in the Wolf Valley Basin
- Residents and stakeholders impacted by water quality in the Wolf Valley Basin
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