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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 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.
(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.
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