16 USC 460 - Authorization of appropriations

Collapse to view only § 460t-4. Authorization of appropriations

§ 460t. Establishment
§ 460t-1. Acquisition of land
§ 460t-2. Administration
§ 460t-3. Hunting and fishing
§ 460t-4. Authorization of appropriations

§ 460t. Establishment

(a) In general; description of area

(b) Publication in Federal Register; boundary descriptions and adjustments

(Pub. L. 89–664, § 1, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 913.)

§ 460t–1. Acquisition of land

(a) Authority of Secretary; manner and place; visitor contact station and administrative site; exchange of property; cash equalization payments; State property

(b) Crow Indian tribal lands

(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter or of any other law, the Crow Indian Tribe shall be permitted to develop and operate water-based recreational facilities, including landing ramps, boathouses, and fishing facilities, along that part of the shoreline of Yellowtail Reservoir which is adjacent to lands comprising the Crow Indian Reservation. Any such part so developed shall be administered in accordance with the laws and rules applicable to the recreation area, subject to any limitations specified by the tribal council and approved by the Secretary. Any revenues resulting from the operation of such facilities may be retained by the Crow Indian Tribe.

(2) As used in this subsection, the term “shoreline” means that land which borders both Yellowtail Reservoir and the exterior boundary of the Crow Indian Reservation, together with that part of the reservoir necessary to the development of the facilities referred to in this subsection.

(Pub. L. 89–664, § 2, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 913.)

§ 460t–2. Administration

(a) Coordination

(b) Utilization of statutory authorities

(Pub. L. 89–664, § 3, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 914.)

§ 460t–3. Hunting and fishing

The Secretary shall permit hunting and fishing on lands and waters under his jurisdiction within the recreation area in accordance with the appropriate laws of the United States and of the States of Montana or Wyoming to the extent applicable, except that the Secretary may designate zones where, and establish periods when, no hunting or fishing shall be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, fish or wildlife management, or public use and enjoyment, and except that nothing in this section shall impair the rights under other law of the Crow Tribe and its members to hunt and fish on lands of the Crow Tribe that are included in the recreation area, or the rights of the members of the Crow Tribe to hunt and fish under section 2(d) of the Act of July 15, 1958. Except in emergencies, any regulations of the Secretary pursuant to this section shall be put into effect only after consultation with the Montana Fish and Game Department or the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.

(Pub. L. 89–664, § 4, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 914.)

§ 460t–4. Authorization of appropriations

There is hereby authorized to be appropriated not more than $780,000 for the acquisition of land and interests in land pursuant to this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 89–664, § 5, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 914; Pub. L. 92–272, title I, § 101(3), Apr. 11, 1972, 86 Stat. 120.)