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(a) Except for administrative determinations of navigability for purposes of determining ownership of submerged lands under the Submerged Lands Act, a decision of the Secretary under this chapter or the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act shall not be subject to judicial review unless such action is initiated before a court of competent jurisdiction within two years after the day the Secretary's decision becomes final or December 2, 1980, whichever is later: Provided, That the party seeking such review shall first exhaust any administrative appeal rights.
(b) Decisions made by a Village Corporation to reconvey land under section 14(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act shall not be subject to judicial review unless such action is initiated before a court of competent jurisdiction within one year after the date of the filing of the map of boundaries as provided for in regulations promulgated by the Secretary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 43 U.S.C. § 1632 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 43. Public Lands § 1632. Statute of limitations on decisions of Secretary and reconveyance of land by Village Corporation - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-43-public-lands/43-usc-sect-1632/
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