Kake Tribal Corporation Land Transfer Act
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 106-283.
Official Summary
Kake Tribal Corporation Land Transfer Act - Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the surface and subsurface estate in specified Federal lands to the Kake Tribal Corporation (KTC) and Sealaska Corporation (Sealaska), respectively, when the State of Alaska relinquishes its selection rights under the Alaska Statehood Act to the surface and subsurface estate to such lands and the Corporations convey the surface and subsurface estate of specified lands they own to the city of Kake, Alaska.Authorizes the Secretary, in addition to such authorized transfers, to acquire from Sealaska the subsurface estate to a specified conservation easement through a land exchange for the subsurface estate to specified Federal land in southeast Alaska under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary, subject to the mutual consent of the U.S. Forest Service and Sealaska.Authorizes the U.S. Forest Service to cooperate with KTC and the city in developing a watershed management plan. Permits grants to be made, and contracts and cooperative agreements to be entered into, to assist the city and KTC in the preparation and implementation of such a plan for the land within the city's municipal watershed.Makes this Act effective upon the execution of one or more conservation easements that, subject to valid existing rights of third parties: (1) encumber all lands as specified; (2) provide for the relinquishment by KTC of its development rights on such lands; and (3) provide for perpetual protection and management of specified lands described as a watershed, a municipal drinking water source, a source of fresh water for the Gunnuk Creek Hatchery, and habitat for black bear, deer, birds, and other wildlife. Prohibits: (1) timber harvested from lands conveyed to KTC from being available for export as unprocessed logs from Alaska; and (2) KTC from selling, trading, substituting, or otherwise conveying such timber to any person for export from Alaska. Authorizes appropriations, including to compensate KTC for relinquishing its development rights and to provide assistance to KTC to meet such timber manufacturing and export restrictions. Prohibits such funds from being paid to KTC unless it is a party to such conservation easements.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Kake Tribal Corporation Land Transfer Act amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to facilitate the transfer of surface and subsurface estates of specified federal lands to the Kake Tribal Corporation and Sealaska Corporation, contingent upon the State of Alaska relinquishing its selection rights. It authorizes land exchanges involving conservation easements, cooperation between the U.S. Forest Service, Kake Tribal Corporation, and the city of Kake for watershed management planning, and restricts timber export from lands conveyed to Kake Tribal Corporation. The Act includes provisions for grants, contracts, and appropriations to support these activities and conservation efforts, and it became law on October 6, 2000.
This law enables land transfers and conservation efforts involving Alaska Native corporations and local government, with specific restrictions on timber exports and provisions for watershed management.
- Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer surface and subsurface estates of specified federal lands to Kake Tribal Corporation and Sealaska Corporation after Alaska relinquishes selection rights.
- Authorizes land exchanges to acquire conservation easements and cooperation among federal, tribal, and local entities for watershed management planning.
- Prohibits export of unprocessed timber from lands conveyed to Kake Tribal Corporation and restricts timber sales for export, with authorized appropriations to compensate and assist Kake Tribal Corporation.
['Kake Tribal Corporation', 'Sealaska Corporation', 'City of Kake, Alaska', 'U.S. Forest Service', 'Local residents dependent on watershed and wildlife habitats']
['Implementation depends on the State of Alaska relinquishing selection rights, which may affect timing and execution.', 'Restrictions on timber exports could impact economic activities related to timber harvesting and processing.', 'Appropriations to compensate Kake Tribal Corporation require federal funding and oversight to ensure compliance with conservation easements.', 'Coordination among multiple entities (federal, tribal, local) may present administrative challenges.']
The Act was passed as Public Law No: 106-283 in the 106th Congress and reflects ongoing federal efforts to resolve land claims and support Alaska Native corporations under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. It addresses land management, conservation, and local government interests in southeast Alaska.
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['Enhanced watershed protection may improve water quality and habitat for wildlife, benefiting local ecosystems and communities.', 'Restrictions on timber exports could incentivize local timber processing industries, potentially affecting regional economic patterns.', 'Cooperative watershed management planning may strengthen partnerships between federal agencies, tribal corporations, and local governments.']
The Act includes conditional land transfers dependent on state actions and conservation easements, requiring monitoring of compliance and timing. Appropriations tied to compensation and restrictions necessitate oversight to ensure funds are used as intended. Coordination among multiple stakeholders highlights the need for transparent reporting on cooperative agreements and watershed management outcomes.
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