Transferring 72 Acres of Federal Land to Quinault Indian Reservation Trust.
This law transfers approximately 72 acres of land in Washington State from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior to be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. Citizens should note that while the land becomes part of the reservation, it is explicitly prohibited from being used for gaming or casino activities. The government must disclose information about hazardous materials on the site but is not required to clean them up.
Key points
Approximately 72 acres of federal land in Washington State will be taken into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation.
The transferred land will become part of the Quinault Indian Reservation, but gaming activities are strictly forbidden there.
The Act does not affect existing treaty rights of the Quinault Nation.
Status:
Passed House
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