The Delaware Nation of Oklahoma has asked the Bureau of Indian Affairs to take land in Maryland into trust, The Annapolis Capital reports.

A developer in Maryland wants to transfer the property to the tribe at no cost. The arrangement would enable the developer to bypass local opposition to a proposed landfill.

According to the paper, Halle Cos. would be responsible for the operation of the landfill. The tribe would get 10 percent of the proceeds, or at least $1.4 million, a year.

The BIA has received the application.

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