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 PUBLIC LAW 106-541—DEC. 11, 2000 114 STAT. 2695 (8) the Garrison and Oahe Dams have reduced the ability of the Missouri River to carry sediment downstream, resulting in the accumulation of sediment in the reservoirs known as Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe; (9) the sediment depositions— (A) cause shoreline flooding; (B) destroy wildlife habitat; (C) limit recreational opportunities; (D) threaten the long-term ability of dams to provide hydropower and flood control under the Pick-Sloan program; (E) reduce water quality; and (F) threaten intakes for drinking water and irrigation; and (10) to meet the objectives established by Congress for the Pick-Sloan program, it is necessary to establish a Missouri River Restoration Program— (A) to improve conservation; (B) to reduce the deposition of sediment; and (C) to take other steps necessary for proper management of the Missouri River. (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this title are— (1) to reduce the siltation of the Missouri River in the State of North Dakota; (2) to meet the objectives of the Pick-Sloan program by developing and implementing a long-term strategy— (A) to improve conservation in the Missouri River watershed; (B) to protect recreation on the Missouri River from sedimentation; (C) to improve water quality in the Missouri River; (D) to improve erosion control along the Missouri River; and (E) to protect Indian and non-Indian historical and cultural sites along the Missouri River from erosion; and (3) to meet the objectives described in paragraphs (1) and (2) by developing and financing new programs in accordance with the plan. SEC. 703. DEFINITIONS. In this title, the following definitions apply: (1) PiCK-SLOAN PROGRAM.— The term "Pick-Sloan program" means the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program authorized by section 9 of the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 891). (2) PLAN. — The term "plan" means the plan for the use of funds made available by this title that is required to be prepared under section 705(e). (3) STATE. —The term "State" means the State of North Dakota. (4) TASK FORCE.— The term "Task Force" means the North Dakota Missouri River Task Force established by section 705(a). (5) TRUST. —The term 'Trust" means the North Dakota Missouri River Trust established by section 704(a). SEC. 704. MISSOURI RIVER TRUST. (a) ESTABLISHMENT. —There is established a committee to be known as the North Dakota Missouri River Trust.

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