Approves settlement of Zuni Indian Tribe's water rights claims in New Mexico, protects Zuni Salt Lake, and establishes trust funds.
Advances the settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in the Zuni River Stream System in New Mexico, protecting the Zuni Salt Lake and Sanctuary. Establishes the Zuni Tribe Water Rights Settlement Trust Account and the Zuni Tribe Operation, Maintenance, & Replacement Trust Account. Specifies that the Tribal Water Rights shall be held in trust by the United States on behalf of the Tribe.
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