### Question
What is the definition of royalties received and retained by the United States?


### Answer
The definition of **royalties received and retained by the United States** is as follows in *25 U.S.C. § 1776a*:

> the royalties derived from minerals owned by the United States that the United States retains after all payments from the royalties have been made to the State of Montana or any unit of local government of the State of Montana

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1776a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER X-CROW LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

