Federal land would become part of Barona Tribe's reservation

The United States would hold the land for the Tribe, and the land would become part of its reservation. This covers about 164 acres of Bureau of Land Management land and 683 acres of Forest Service land for the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians. Valid existing land rights would remain. Interior and Agriculture officials must jointly approve an official map. Officials must approve the map before transferring the Forest Service parcels.

The public and federal land workers would keep access to the land. Public access covers existing recreation, scenic, research, and conservation uses, including access to existing roads and trails. Federal workers would have access for emergencies and land care. Public access would follow rules in effect when the bill becomes law. The Forest Service would retain vehicle access. The protected public uses, roads, and trails must exist on the day the bill becomes law.

The Tribe would maintain a firebreak, and federal officials could clear fire fuel or restore the land. The firebreak lies in the two Forest Service parcels. Federal work could cover all the transferred land. The Tribe must follow Forest Service standards. Federal officials must consult and coordinate with the Tribe on their work.

The land could not be used for Class II or Class III gaming. The restriction covers all the land held for the Tribe under this proposal.