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PUBLIC LAW 92-468-OCT. 6, 1972 Public Law 92-468

October 6, 1972 [H. R. 7742]

Indians, Yankton Sioux Tribe. Judgment funds, disposition.

Roll.

Per capita shares.

Minor e n r o U e e s, protection of interests.

Tax exemption. Rules and regulations.

[86 STAT.

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AN ACT 'J'n provide for the disposition of funds to pay a judgment in favor of the Yankton Sioux Tribe in Indian (Claims Commission docket numbered 332-A, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the funds appropriated by the Act of July 22, 1969 (83 Stat. 49), to pay a judgment to the Yankton Sioux Tribe in Indian Claims Commission docket numbered 332-A, together with the interest thereon, after payment of attorney fees and litigation expenses, and such other expenses as may be necessary in effecting the provisions of this Act, shall be distributed as provided herein. SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Interior shall withhold from distribution a sum not to exceed $150,000, pending a decision by the Yankton Sioux Tribal Business and Claims Committee regarding the needs of the tribe for expert witnesses in the Yankton Sioux claims in Indian Claims Commission dockets numbered 332-B, 332-C, and 74. The sum withheld may be used for such purpose or for other programing needs, subject to the approval of the Secretary. SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Tribal Council, shall prepare a roll of all persons born on or prior to and living on the date of this Act who meet the requirements for membership of the Yankton Sioux tribal constitution approved on October 5, 1932, as amended. SEC. 4. The judgment fund, less funds otherwise provided in section 2, shall be used as follows: 75 per centum thereof shall be distributed in equal per capita shares to each person who is enrolled or entitled to be enrolled on the date of enactment; the remainder may be advanced, expended, invested, or reinvested for any purposes that are authorized by the tribal governing body and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Sums payable to adult living enrollees or to adult heirs or legatees of deceased enroHees shall be paid directly to such persons. Sums payable to enrollees or their heirs or legatees who are less than eighteen years of age or who are under legal disability shall be paid in accordance with such procedures, including the establishment of trusts, as the Secretary of the Interior determines appropriate to protect the best interests of such persons. SEC. 5. None of ihe funds distributed per capita under the provisions of this Act shall be subject to Federal or State income taxes. SEC. H. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to prescribe rules and regulations to carry ont the provisions of this Act. Approved October 6, 1972. Public Law 92-469

October 6, 1972 [H. R. 3808]

Armed Forces. Certain members outside U.S. additional mail privileges. 84 Stat. 755.

AN ACT To increase the size and weight limits on military mail and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 3401(b) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking out subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(1)(A) letter mail or sound-recorded communications having the character of personal correspondence; " (B) parcels not exceeding 15 pounds in weight and 60 inches in length and girth combined; and

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