The bill would place specified federal lands and permanent easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The lands include sites connected to Sequoyah, Chota, and Tanasi. Most would be used for memorials, museums, cultural programs, and recreation; a support parcel could house classrooms, offices, and temporary guest housing. Class II and Class III gaming would be prohibited on the lands.
The bill would give the Tribe trust interests in these lands while preserving certain Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) rights. TVA could temporarily flood some areas, manage reservoir water levels, and enter the lands for specified purposes. Some construction near the reservoir would require TVA’s written approval.
Future development would be subject to compensation to TVA for lost hydropower capacity, unless TVA agrees otherwise. No publicly available information on total expenses.
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