Sec. 402. PURPOSES

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## SEC. 402 PURPOSES The purposes of this title are— ####

(1)to achieve a fair, equitable, and final settlement of claims to water rights in the State of Montana for— #####

(A)the Crow Tribe; and #####

(B)the United States for the benefit of the Tribe and allottees; ####

(2)to authorize, ratify, and confirm the Crow Tribe-Montana Water Rights Compact entered into by the Tribe and the State of Montana on June 22, 1999; ####

(3)to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior— #####

(A)to execute the Crow Tribe-Montana Water Rights Compact; and #####

(B)to take any other action necessary to carry out the Compact in accordance with this title; and ####

(4)to ensure the availability of funds necessary for the implementation of the Compact and this title.