Increased Protection for Tribal Cultural Sites on Federal Public Land.
This law strengthens the rights of Indian Tribes regarding the management and disposal of federal public lands containing cultural or sacred sites. It mandates consultation with Tribes before selling such lands and grants them a right of first refusal to purchase the property at fair market value. These changes ensure that Tribal interests and cultural preservation are prioritized in federal land management decisions.
Key points
Federal lands containing Tribal cultural or sacred sites cannot be easily sold or disposed of without consultation and determination of no impact on Tribal rights.
Indian Tribes are granted a right of first refusal to buy public land offered for sale at fair market value.
Sensitive information, such as the location of sacred sites, must be kept confidential and withheld from public disclosure.
Tribal governments must be included in federal land use planning and advisory councils, achieving parity with state and local governments.
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