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December 22, 1969

[H. R. 12785]

83 Stat. 369

Indians.

Southern Ute Tribe.
Lands in trust.

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of the compact, or in any way affect rights owned or held by or for Indians or Indian tribes subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

Approved, December 18, 1969.

PUBLIC LAW 91-149

AN ACT

To declare that the United States holds in trust for the Southern Ute Tribe approximately 214.37 acres of land.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all right, title, and interest of the United States in the lands described below, which are excess to the needs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, shall be held in trust by the United States for the Southern Ute Tribe subject to the laws and regulations that apply to other lands held in trust for the tribe:

(a) The portion of the east half west half northeast quarter, section 5, lying west of the Pine River; that portion of the east half northeast quarter, section 5, lying west of the Pine River; and that portion of the northwest quarter northwest quarter, section 4, Ilying west of the Pine River, all in township 33 north, range 7 west, New Mexico principal meridian, Colorado, containing 110 acres.

(b) That portion of the northeast quarter northwest quarter, section 5, township 33 north, range 7 west, New Mexico principal meridian, La Plata County, Colorado, described as: Beginning at the northeast corner of the northwest quarter, section 5; thence running south 1,329 feet; thence turning on azimuth of 89 degrees 16 minutes right and running west 844 feet; thence turning on azimuth of 121 degrees 55 minutes right and running northeast 400 feet; thence turning on azimuth 6 degrees 21 minutes left and running northeast 379 feet; thence turning on azimuth of 1 degree 46 minutes left and running northeast 318 feet; thence turning on azimuth of 2 degrees 50 minutes left and running northeast 383 feet; thence turning on azimuth of 69 degrees 7 minutes right and running east 219.3 feet to the point of beginning, containing 15.37 acres, more or less.

(c) West half northwest quarter northeast quarter, section 5, township 33 north, range 7 west, New Mexico principal meridian, La Plata County, Colorado; containing 20.00 acres, more or less.

(d) West half southwest quarter northeast quarter, and the southeast quarter northwest quarter, section 5, township 33 north, range 7 west, New Mexico principal meridian, La Plata County, Colorado; containing 60 acres, more or less.

(e) That portion of the northwest quarter southwest quarter, section 5, township 33 north, range 7 west, New Mexico principal meridian, La Plata County, Colorado, described as: Beginning at a point 1,235 feet west of the northeast corner of the northwest quarter southwest quarter section 5, thence south 208 feet, thence west 208 feet, thence north 208 feet, thence east 208 feet, to the point of beginning, containing one acre, more or less, together with an easement of right-of-way for water pipeline purposes running east from the northeast corner of the one acre along the north line of the northwest quarter southwest quarter of section 5, 1,235 feet to the northeast corner of the northwest quarter southwest quarter, thence south 20 feet, thence west in a line parallel to the north line of the northwest quarter southwest quarter, 1,235 feet to the east line of the one-acre tract herein conveyed, thence north 20 feet to the point of beginning of the

right-of-way for a pipeline to connect with the reservoir on the northeast quarter southeast quarter of section 5, all subject to the reservation of a right of the United States to use the property conveyed as long as the Secretary of the Interior deems necessary.

(f) That portion of the southwest quarter southeast quarter, section 14U described as: Beginning at the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 14U, township 34 north, range 7 west, New Mexico principal meridian, La Plata County, Colorado; thence east 20 rods; thence north 64 rods; thence west 20 rods; thence south 64 rods to the point of beginning; containing eight acres, more or less; together with an equitable proportionate share of the water belonging to allotment numbered 172 in what is known as the Bent Ditch.

SEC. 2. The Indian Claims Commission is directed to determine, in accordance with the provisions of section 2 of the Act of August 13, 1946 (60 Stat. 1050), the extent to which the value of the title conveyed by this Act should or should not be set off against any claim against the United States determined by the Commission.

Approved, December 22, 1969.

25 U. S. C. 70a.

PUBLIC LAW 91-152

AN ACT

To amend and extend laws relating to housing and urban development, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Housing and Urban Development Act of 1969".

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TITLE II-URBAN RENEWAL AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE

PROGRAMS

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EXTENSION OF URBAN RENEWAL ASSISTANCE TO THE TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS AND TO INDIAN TRIBES SEC. 202. (a) Section 110 (h) of the Housing Act of 1949 is amended by striking out the second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "The term 'State' includes the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory Lof the Pacific Islands, the territories and possessions of the United States, and Indian tribes, bands, groups, and nations, including Alaska Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos, of the United States."

(b) The first sentence of section 116 of such Act is amended by striking out "and counties" and inserting in lieu thereof "counties, and Indian tribes, bands, groups, and nations, including Alaska Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos, of the United States".

(c) The first sentence of section 117 of such Act is amended by striking out "and counties" and inserting in lieu thereof "counties, and Indian tribes, bands, groups, and nations, including Alaska Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos, of the United States".

(d) The first sentence of section 118 of such Act is amended by striking out "and counties" and inserting in lieu thereof "counties, and Indian tribes, bands, groups, and nations, including Alaska Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos, of the United States".

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LASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING IN ALASKA

SEC. 220. Section 1004 (a) of the Demonstration Cities and Metropoli

68 Stat. 625.
42 U. S. C. 1460.

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79 Stat. 477.
42 U. S. C. 1467.

42 U. S. C. 1468.

82 Stat. 525.
42 U. S. C. 1468a.

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80 Stat. 1284.

42 U. S. C. 3371.

tan Development Act of 1966 is amended by striking out "$7,500" and inserting in lieu thereof "$10,875".

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December 26, 1969 [H. R. 15209]

83 Stat. 447

Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1970.

1448

Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums are appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply supplemental appropriations (this Act may be cited as the "Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1970") for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, and for other purposes, namely:

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EDUCATION AND WELFARE SERVICES

For an additional amount for "Education and welfare services", $6,000,000.

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IRELATED AGENCIES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
HEALTH SERVICES AND MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES

For an additional amount for "Indian Health Services", $2,048,000.

CONSTRUCTION OF INDIAN HEALTH FACILITIES

For an additional amount for "Indian Health Facilities", $1,952,000, to remain available until expended.

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INDIAN OPPORTUNITY

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For expenses necessary for the National Council on Indian Opportunity, including services as authorized by 5 U. S. C. 3109, $286,000.

Approved, December 26, 1969.

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PUBLIC LAWS OF THE NINETY-FIRST CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION, 1970
PUBLIC LAW 91-224

AN ACT

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, and for other

purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

amendments.

TITLE I-WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SEC. 101. This title may be cited as the "Water Quality Improvement Act of 1970".

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1"ALASKA VILLAGE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS

"SEC. 20. (a) The Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with the State of Alaska to carry out one or more projects to demonstrate methods to provide for central community facilities for safe water and the elimination or control of water pollution in those native villages of Alaska without such facilities. Such projects shall include provisions for community safe water supply systems, toilets, bathing and laundry facilities, sewage disposal facilities, and other similar facilities, and educational and informational facilities and programs relating to health and hygiene. Such demonstration projects shall be for the further purpose of developing preliminary plans for providing such safe water and such elimination or control of water pollution for all native villages in such State.

"(b) In carrying out this section the Secretary shall cooperate with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for the purpose of utilizing such of the personnel and facilities of that Department as may be appropriate.

"(c) The Secretary shall report to Congress not later than January 31, 1973, the results of the demonstration projects authorized by this section together with his recommendations, including any necessary legislation, relating to the establishment of a statewide program. "(d) There is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $1,000,000 to carry out this section."

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To provide for loans to Indian tribes and tribal corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make loans from the Farmers Home Administration Direct Loan Account created by section 338 (c), and to make and insure loans as provided in sections 308 and 309, of the Consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act of 1961, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1988(c), 1928, 1929), to any Indian tribe recognized by the Secretary of the Interior or tribal corporation established pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act (25 U. S. C. 477), which does not have adequate uncommitted funds, to acquire lands or interests therein within the tribe's reservation as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, or within a community in Alaska incorporated by the Secretary pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act, for use of the tribe or the corporation or the members of either. Such loans shall be limited to such Indian tribes or tribal corporations as have reasonable prospects of success in their proposed operations and as are unable to obtain sufficient credit elsewhere at reasonable rates and terms to finance the purposes authorized in this Act.

SEC. 2. Title to land acquired by a tribe or tribal corporation with a loan made or insured pursuant to this Act may, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, be taken by the United States in trust for the tribe or tribal corporation.

SEC. 3. A tribe or tribal corporation to which a loan is made or insured pursuant to this Act (1) may waive in writing any immunity from suit or liability which it may possess, (2) may mortgage or

Citation of title.

1107

Report to Congress.

Appropriation.

April 11, 1970

[S. 227]

84 Stat. 120

Indians.

Loans.

75 Stat. 316, 308.
82 Stat. 770.
40 Stat. 988.

Limitation.

Title in trust.

Rights and privi

leges.

Mortgaged property.

75 Stat. 308.

7 U. S. C. 1927.

7 U. S. C. 1990, 1921 note, 1013a, 1991, 1984.

April 13, 1970 (H. R. 514]

84 Stat. 121

Elementary and secondary education assistance programs, extension.

1130

79 Stat. 39; 81 Stat.

788.

20 U. S. C. 841-848.

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otherwise hypothecate trust or restricted property if (a) authorized by its constitution or charter or by a tribal referendum, and (b) approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and (3) shall comply with rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture in connection with such loans.

SEC. 4. Trust or restricted tribal or tribal corporation property mortgaged pursuant to this Act shall be subject to foreclosure and sale or conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, free of such trust or restrictions, in accordance with the laws of the State in which the property is located.

SEC. 5. Loans made or insured pursuant to this Act will be subject to the interest rate provisions of section 307 (a) of the Consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act of 1961, as amended, and to the provisions of subtitle D of that Act except sections 340, 341, 342, and 343 thereof: Provided, That section 334 thereof shall not be construed to subject to taxation any lands or interests therein while they are held by an Indian tribe or tribal corporation or by the United States in trust for such tribe or tribal corporation pursuant to this Act. Approved, April 11, 1970.

PUBLIC LAW 91-230

AN ACT

To extend programs of assistance for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

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TITLE I-AMENDMENTS TO THE ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965

PART A-AMENDMENTS TO TITLE I OF THE ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 (EDUCATION OF DISADVAN-
TAGED CHILDREN)

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ICONSOLIDATION OF CERTAIN EDUCATION PROGRAMS

SEC. 131. (a) (1) Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended to read as follows:

"TITLE III-SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL CENTERS AND SERVICES; GUIDANCE, COUNSELING, AND TESTING

"ALLOTMENT AMONG STATES

"SEC. 302. (a) (1) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year for the purposes of this paragraph an amount equal to not more than 3 per centum of the amount appropriated for such year for grants under this title. The Commissioner shall allot the amount appropriated pursuant to this paragraph among Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands according to their respective needs for assistance under this title. In addition for each fiscal year ending prior to July 1, 1972, he shall allot from such amount to (A) the Secretary of the Interior the amount necessary to provide programs and projects for the purpose of this title for individuals on reservations serviced by elementary and secondary schools operated for Indian children by the Department of the Interior, and (B) the Secretary of Defense the amount necessary for such assistance for children and teachers in the

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