120 STAT. 2670
PUBLIC LAW 109–379—DEC. 1, 2006
(c) COMPENSATION.—After the date of the enactment of this Act, in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and upon entry of the final judgment described in subsection (b)— (1) compensation to the Pueblo shall be paid from the permanent judgment appropriation established pursuant to section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, in the total amount of $32,838,750 for all monetary damages and attorney fees, interest, and any other fees and costs of any kind that were or could have been presented in connection with Docket No. 98–166L of the United States Court of Federal Claims; but (2) the Pueblo shall retain all rights, including the right to bring civil actions based on causes of action, relating to the removal of ordnance under— (A) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.); (B) the Defense Environmental Restoration Program under section 2701 of title 10, United States Code; and (C) any contract entered into by the Pueblo for the removal of ordnance. (d) OTHER LIMITATIONS ON USE OF FUNDS.—The Indian Tribal Judgment Funds Use or Distribution Act (25 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) shall not apply to funds distributed or withdrawn from the Restoration Fund under this Act. (e) NO EFFECT ON LAND, RESOURCES, OR WATER RIGHTS.— Nothing in this Act affects the status of land and natural resources or any water right of the Pueblo. Approved December 1, 2006.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5842 (S. 3648): SENATE REPORTS: No. 109–354 accompanying S. 3648 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 152 (2006): Sept. 27, considered and passed House. Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate.
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