§ 1629f. — Claims arising from contamination of transferred lands.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 43USC1629f]
TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 33--ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
Sec. 1629f. Claims arising from contamination of transferred
lands
(a) As used in this section the term ``contaminant'' means \1\
hazardous substance harmful to public health or the environment,
including friable asbestos.
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\1\ So in original. Probably should be ``means a''.
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(b) Within 18 months of November 2, 1995, and after consultation
with the Secretary of Agriculture, State of Alaska, and appropriate
Alaska Native Corporations and organizations, the Secretary shall submit
to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report
addressing issues presented by the presence of contaminants on lands
conveyed or prioritized for conveyance to such corporations pursuant to
this chapter. Such report shall consist of--
(1) existing information concerning the nature and types of
contaminants present on such lands prior to conveyance to Alaska
Native Corporations;
(2) existing information identifying to the extent practicable
the existence and availability of potentially responsible parties
for the removal or remediation of the effects of such contaminants;
(3) identification of existing remedies;
(4) recommendations for any additional legislation that the
Secretary concludes is necessary to remedy the problem of
contaminants on the lands; and
(5) in addition to the identification of contaminants,
identification of structures known to have asbestos present and
recommendations to inform Native landowners on the containment of
asbestos.
(Pub. L. 92-203, Sec. 40, as added Pub. L. 104-42, title I, Sec. 103,
Nov. 2, 1995, 109 Stat. 354.)
