PUBLIC LAW 108–7—FEB. 20, 2003
117 STAT. 293
(5) FAILURE TO MAKE OFFER.—If the land exchange offer is not made by the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate and the Committee on Resources of the United States House of Representatives, a report explaining the reasons for the failure to make the offer including an assessment of the need for any additional legislation that may be necessary for the exchange. If additional legislation is not necessary, the Secretary, consistent with this section, should proceed with the exchange pursuant to existing law. (c) LAND ACQUISITION AND OTHER COMPENSATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may acquire land owned by the Pueblo within the Evergreen Hills Subdivision in Sandoval County or any other privately held land inside of the exterior boundaries of the Area. The boundaries of the Cibola National Forest and the Area shall be adjusted to encompass any land acquired pursuant to this section. (2) PIEDRA LISA TRACT.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall compensate the Pueblo for the fair market value of— (A) the right-of-way established pursuant to section 409(h)(3)(C); and (B) the conservation easement established by the limitations on use of the Piedra Lisa tract pursuant to section 409(b)(2). (d) REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN COSTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Pueblo, the County of Bernalillo, New Mexico, and any person that owns or has owned property inside of the exterior boundaries of the Area as designated on the map, and who has incurred actual and direct costs as a result of participating in the case of Pueblo of Sandia v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 94–2624 HHG (D.D.C.), or other proceedings directly related to resolving the issues litigated in that case, may apply for reimbursement in accordance with this section. Costs directly related to such participation which shall qualify for reimbursement shall be— (A) dues or payments to a homeowner association for the purpose of legal representation; and (B) legal fees and related expenses. (2) TREATMENT OF REIMBURSEMENT.—Any reimbursement provided in this subsection shall be in lieu of that which might otherwise be available pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (24 U.S.C. 2412). (3) PAYMENTS.—Subject to the availability of appropriated funds the Secretary of the Treasury shall make reimbursement payments as provided in this section. (4) APPLICATIONS.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, applications for reimbursement shall be filed with the Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, Washington, D.C. (5) MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT.—No party shall be reimbursed in excess of $750,000 under this section, and the total amount reimbursed in accordance with this section shall not exceed $3,000,000.
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