Tuolumne Me-Wuk Land Transfer Act of 2008

Bill 110 hr 3490, also known as the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Land Transfer Act of 2008, is a piece of legislation that focuses on transferring certain lands in Tuolumne County, California to the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians. The bill aims to provide the tribe with additional land for economic development, cultural preservation, and self-governance.

The bill specifies that the land transfer will consist of approximately 80 acres of federal land currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The transfer will be conducted in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other applicable laws and regulations.

The legislation also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources on the transferred land, as well as requirements for the tribe to develop a management plan for the land that addresses conservation, cultural preservation, and economic development. Overall, the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Land Transfer Act of 2008 seeks to support the self-determination and economic development of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians by transferring federal land to the tribe for their use and benefit.