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PUBLIC LAW 105-313—OCT. 30, 1998 112 STAT. 2973 (B) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. —Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter any liability or other obligation that the United States may have under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.). (2) TRIBE HELD HARMLESS.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Tribe and the members of the Tribe shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, or harm that— (A) occurs with respect to the MRA; and (B) is caused by an action or failure to act by the United States, or the officer, agent, or employee of the United States (including the failure to perform any obligation of the United States under this Act). (g) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. — Nothing in this Act shall alter the authority of the Secretary and the Tribe to enter into any cooperative agreement, including any agreement concerning law enforcement, emergency response, or resource management. (h) WATER RIGHTS. — Nothing in this Act shall enhance or diminish any water rights of the Tribe, or members of the Tribe, or the United States (with respect to the Park), (i) ENFORCEMENT.— (1) ACTIONS BROUGHT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.— The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States district court for the district in which the MRA is located, to enjoin the Tribe from violating any provision of this Act. (2) ACTION BROUGHT BY TRIBE.— The Tribe may bring a civil action in the United States district court for the district in which the MRA is located to enjoin the United States from violating any provision of this Act. Approved October 30, 1998. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3055 (S. 1419): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 10&-708, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 105-361 accompanying S. 1419 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 144 (1998): Oct. 12, considered and passed House. Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate.