S 3185
Tribal Cultural Areas Protection Act
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Bill overview
The Tribal Cultural Areas Protection Act establishes a system to preserve tribal cultural sites on public land. Within three years, the Department of the Interior or Agriculture will create criteria for designating these sites as Tribal Cultural Areas, prioritizing recommendations from tribes and state historic preservation officers. Congress has sole authority to designate or remove these areas, and for each designated area, a tribal commission will develop a management plan, potentially utilizing self-determination contracts with tribes. The bill also emphasizes protecting sacred sites and limiting new development within these areas.
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