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as the Aleut civilian population, as of June 1, 1942, of the village with respect to which such account is established bears to
the total civilian Aleut population on such date of all affected
Aleut villages.
(2) Uses of accounts.—The trustees may use the principal,
accrued interest, and other earnings of the accounts maintained
under paragraph (1) for—
(A) the benefit of elderly, disabled, or seriously ill persons
on the basis of special need;
(B) the benefit of students in need of scholarship assistance;
(C) the preservation of Aleut cultural heritage and historical records;
(D) the improvement of community centers  in affected
Aleut villages; and
(E) other purposes to improve the condition of Aleut life,
as determined by the trustees.
(3) Authorization of appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 to the Fund to carry out this
subsection.
(d) Compensation for Damaged or Destroyed Church Property.—
(1) Inventory and assessment of property.—The Administrator shall make an inventory and assessment of real and personal church property of affected Aleut villages which was
damaged or destroyed during World War II. In making such inventory and assessment, the Administrator shall consult with
the trustees of the trust established under subsection (b), residents of affected Aleut villages, affected church members and
leaders, and the clergy of the churches involved. Within 1 year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator
shall submit such inventory and assessment, together with an
estimate of the present replacement value of lost or destroyed
furnishings and artifacts, to the Secretary.
(2) Review by the secretary; deposit in the trust.—The
Secretary shall review the inventory and assessment provided
under paragraph (1), and shall deposit in the trust established
under subsection (b) an amount reasonably calculated by the
Secretary to compensate affected Aleut villages for church property lost, damaged, or destroyed during World War II.
(31 Distribution of compensation.—The trustees shall distribute the amount deposited in the trust under paragraph (2)
for the benefit of the churches referred to in this subsection.
(4) Authorization of appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $1,400,000 to carry out this
subsection.
(c) Administrative and Legal Expenses.—
(1) Reimbursement for expenses.—The Secretary shall reimburse the Administrator, not less often than annually, for
reasonable and necessary administrative and legal expenses in
carrying out the Administrator's responsibilities under this
title.
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(2) Authorization of appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary
to carry out this subsection.
SEC. 206. INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION OF ELIGIBLE ALEUTS.
(a) Payments to Eligible Aleuts.—In addition to payments
made under section 205, the Secretary shall, in accordance with this
section, make per capita payments out of the Fund to eligible
Aleuts. The Secretary shall pay, subject to the availability of funds
appropriated to the Fund for such payments, to each eligible Aleut
the sum of $12,000.
(b) Assistance of Attorney General.—The Secretary may request, the Attorney General to provide reasonable assistance in locating eligible Aleuts residing outside the affected Aleut villages, and
upon such request, the Attorney General shall provide such assistance. In so doing, the Attorney General may use available facilities
and resources of the International Committee of the Red Cross and
other organizations.
(c) Assistance of Administrator.—The Secretary may request
the assistance of the Administrator in identifying and locating eligible Aleuts for purposes of this section.
(d) Clarification of Treatment of Payments Under Other
Laws.—Amounts paid to an eligible Aleut under this section—
(1) shall be treated for purposes of the internal revenue laws
of the United States as damages for human suffering, and
(2) shall not be included as income or resources for purposes
of determining eligibility to receive benefits described in section
3803(c)(2XC) of title 31, United States Code, or the amount of
such benefits.
(e) Payment in Full Settlement of Claims Against the
United States.—The payment to an eligible Aleut under this section shall be in full satisfaction of all claims against the United
States arising out of the relocation described in section 202(5).
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to
be appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out
this section.
SEC. 207. ATTU ISLAND RESTITUTION PROGRAM.
(a) Purpose of Section.—In accordance with section (3)(c) of the
Wilderness Act (78 Stat. 892; 16 U.S.C. 1132(c)), the public lands on
Attu Island, Alaska, within the National Wildlife Refuge System
have been designated as wilderness by section 702(1) of the Alaska
National Interest Lands Conservation Act (94 Stat. 2417; 16 U.S.C.
1132 note). In order to make restitution for the loss of traditional
Aleut lands and village properties on Attu Island, while preserving
the present designation of Attu Island lands as part of the National
Wilderness Preservation System, compensation to the Aleut people,
in lieu of the conveyance of Attu Island, shall be provided in accordance with this section.
(b) Acreage Determination.—Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, in accordance
with this subsection, determine the total acreage of land on Attu
Island, Alaska, that, at the beginning of World War II, was subject
to traditional use by the Aleut villagers of that island for subsistence and other purposes. In making such acreage determination, the