### Question
How is the "Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act" defined?


### Answer
The term **Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 3102* as follows -

> "An Act to provide for the settlement of certain land claims of Alaska Natives, and for other purposes", approved December 18, 1971 (85 Stat

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

