Transfer of additional Federal land to Leech Lake Ojibwe Tribe
This Act amends existing law to allow the transfer of additional federal lands, managed by the Forest Service, to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota. The changes aim to correct historical errors related to land sales without the unanimous consent of the rightful landowners. Citizens should be aware that the law facilitates the Tribe's land recovery, which may affect land management within the Chippewa National Forest.
Key points
Expansion of the definition of federal land to be transferred, including lands sold without the unanimous consent of the rightful landowners.
Introduction of the possibility to substitute federal land with alternative land in Cass County (Minnesota) if the original parcels are unsuitable for the Tribe's future uses.
Allowing land transfers on a rolling basis as land is identified and surveys are completed, speeding up the land restitution process.
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