Quinault Land Transfer

Summary#

The bill would transfer about 72 acres in Washington from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior and hold the land in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. The land would become part of the Quinault Indian Reservation. It could not be used for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The bill also says it would not affect treaty rights and requires disclosure of hazardous materials, but does not require their cleanup.

What it means for you#

The bill concerns a specific parcel of land and the Quinault Indian Nation. No publicly available information describes other direct effects on the public.

Expenses#

The bill does not provide cost estimates. It requires disclosure of hazardous materials but does not require their cleanup or removal.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Opponents' View#

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