Purposes

The purposes of this title are— (1) to achieve a fair, equitable, and final settlement of all claims to water rights in the Jemez River Stream System in the State of New Mexico for— (A) the Pueblo of Jemez; (B) the Pueblo of Zia; and (C) the United States, acting as trustee for the Pueblos of Jemez and Zia; (2) to authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement entered into by the Pueblos, the State, and various other parties to the extent that the Agreement is consistent with this title; (3) to authorize and direct the Secretary— (A) to execute the Agreement; and (B) to take any other actions necessary to carry out the Agreement in accordance with this title; and (4) to authorize funds necessary for the implementation of the Agreement and this title.