Sec. 4. Milk River water right
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Not later than 10 years after the enforceability date, the Tribe shall identify, and discuss with the Fort Belknap Indian Community, alternatives to resolve any conflict between the Milk River water right and the Milk River water right of the Fort Belknap Indian Community. The Secretary shall— facilitate discussions between the Tribe and the Fort Belknap Indian Community under paragraph (1); and provide technical assistance to the Tribe and the Fort Belknap Indian Community to carry out paragraph (1).
During the 10-year period described in paragraph (1), the Tribe may— continue the present and historical uses of water by the Tribe; and exercise any State water rights in the Milk River basin possessed or acquired by the Tribe. If the Tribe and the Fort Belknap Indian Community are unable to reach an agreement on appropriate alternatives to resolve any conflicts during the period described in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall identify and implement alternatives to resolve any conflict between the Milk River water right and the Milk River right of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, subject to the conditions that— the Secretary shall consult with the Tribe and the Fort Belknap Indian Community in identifying the alternatives; and the Tribe and the Fort Belknap Indian Community shall agree to the alternatives identified by the Secretary.