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 PUBLIC LAW 106-541—DEC. 11, 2000 114 STAT. 2709 (2) 9 members, 1 of each of whom shall be recommended by each of the 9 Indian tribes in the State of South Dakota; and (3) 1 member recommended by the organization known as the "Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota" (composed of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara tribes). SEC. 905. MISSOURI RIVER TASK FORCE. (a) ESTABLISHMENT. —There is established the Missouri River Task Force. (b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Task Force shall be composed of— (1) the Secretary (or a designee), who shall serve as Chairperson; (2) the Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee); (3) the Secretary of Energy (or a designee); (4) the Secretary of the Interior (or a designee); and (5) the Trust. (c) DUTIES. — The Task Force shall— (1) meet at least twice each year; (2) vote on approval of the plan, with approval requiring votes in favor of the plan by a majority of the members; (3) review projects to meet the goals of the plan; and (4) recommend to the Secretary critical projects for implementation. (d) ASSESSMENT.— (1) IN GENERAL. — Not later than 18 months after the date Deadline, on which funding authorized under this title becomes available. Reports, the Secretary shall submit to the other members of the Task Force a report on— (A) the impact of the siltation of the Missouri River in the State, including the impact on— (i) the Federal, State, and regional economies; (ii) recreation; (iii) hydropower generation; (iv) fish and wildlife; and (v) flood control; (B) the status of Indian and non-Indian historical and cultural sites along the Missouri River; (C) the extent of erosion along the Missouri River (including tributaries of the Missouri River) in the State; and (D) other issues, as requested by the Task Force. (2) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with— (A) the Secretary of Energy; (B) the Secretary of the Interior; (C) the Secretary of Agriculture; (D) the State; and (E) Indian tribes in the State. (e) PLAN FOR USE OF FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THIS TITLE.— (1) IN GENERAL. — Not later than 3 years after the date Deadline, on which funding authorized under this title becomes available, the Task Force shall prepare a plan for the use of funds made available under this title. (2) CONTENTS OF PLAN. —The plan shall provide for the manner in which the Task Force shall develop and recommend critical restoration projects to promote—

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