(3) no changes or alterations may be made to 
any properties covered by an agreement entered into 
under subsection (a) or (b) unless the Secretary and 
the other party to the agreement agree to the 
changes or alterations; and 
(4) any conversion, use, or disposal of a project 
for purposes contrary to the purposes of this Act, as 
determined by the Secretary, shall entitle the United 
States to reimbursement in an amount equal to the 
greater of— 
(A) the amounts made available to the 
project by the United States; and 
(B) the portion of the increased value of 
the project attributable to the amounts made 
available under this subsection, as determined 
at the time of the conversion or disposal. 
SEC. 9. CHESAPEAKE GATEWAYS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary (acting through the 
Superintendent of the Chesapeake Bay Office of the Na-
tional Park Service) shall administer Chesapeake Gate-
ways in coordination with the Recreation Area. 
(b) PERMANENT AUTHORIZATION.—Section 502(c) 
of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 (54 U.S.C. 
320101 note; Public Law 105–312) is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘to carry out this section $3,000,000’’ and all that 
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follows through the period at the end and inserting ‘‘to 
carry out activities authorized under this section 
$6,000,000 for each fiscal year.’’. 
(c) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section or an amend-
ment made by this section modifies the eligibility criteria 
developed under section 502(b)(2) of the Chesapeake Bay 
Initiative Act of 1998 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public 
Law 105–312). 
SEC. 10. MANAGEMENT PLAN. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the 
date on which funds are first made available for the prepa-
ration of a management plan for the Recreation Area, the 
Secretary, in consultation with the Chesapeake Executive 
Council (as defined in section 117(a) of the Federal Water 
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267(a))) and the Advi-
sory Commission, shall prepare a management plan for 
the Recreation Area, in accordance with— 
(1) section 7(e)(2); and 
(2) section 100502 of title 54, United States 
Code. 
(b) TRANSPORTATION PLANNING.— 
(1) INITIAL
SITES.—As soon as practicable 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary, in coordination with the Secretary of Trans-
portation and State transportation agencies, shall 
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conduct transportation planning in accordance with 
section 100502(3) of title 54, United States Code, 
with respect to the initial sites depicted on the Map, 
to minimize traffic burden on the surrounding com-
munity by— 
(A) providing an evaluation of the trans-
portation systems needs; 
(B) using strategies to effectively manage 
the transportation system; 
(C) subject to section 7(c), prioritizing 
water and trail access to Recreation Area sites; 
and 
(D) collecting community feedback on traf-
fic. 
(2) FUTURE SITES.—The Secretary may, in ac-
cordance with paragraph (1), conduct additional 
transportation planning, as determined to be nec-
essary by the Secretary, for any future sites included 
in the Recreation Area. 
(c) COST SHARE.—The management plan prepared 
under subsection (a) shall address costs to be shared by 
the Secretary and partner sites for necessary capital im-
provements to, and maintenance and operations of, the 
Recreation Area. 
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(d) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—On completion of 
the management plan under subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall submit the management plan to— 
(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
sources of the Senate; and 
(2) the Committee on Natural Resources of the 
House of Representatives. 
SEC. 11. CHESAPEAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ADVI-
SORY COMMISSION. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall es-
tablish an advisory commission, to be known as the 
‘‘Chesapeake National Recreation Area Advisory Commis-
sion’’. 
(b) DUTIES.—The Advisory Commission shall— 
(1) advise the Secretary on the development 
and implementation of the management plan re-
quired under section 10; and 
(2) after consultation with the States and other 
interested parties, recommend to the Secretary cri-
teria and specific recommendations on the Bay for— 
(A) partner sites; and 
(B) properties to be added to the boundary 
of the Recreation Area to be managed by the 
Secretary, including properties located outside 
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of the existing boundaries of the Recreation 
Area. 
(c) APPLICABLE LAW.—Except as otherwise provided 
in this section, the Advisory Commission shall be subject 
to— 
(1) the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C. App.) (except section 14(b) of that Act); and 
(2) all other applicable laws (including regula-
tions). 
(d) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Advisory Commission 
shall be composed of 19 members, appointed by the 
Secretary, of whom— 
(A) 9 shall be appointed to represent the 
State of Maryland, of whom— 
(i) 4 shall have knowledge of environ-
mental, recreational, cultural or historic re-
sources, environmental justice, grassroots 
organizing, education, or interpretation; 
(ii) 1 shall represent commercial fish-
ing interests on the Bay; 
(iii) 1 shall represent agricultural in-
terests in the watershed of the Bay; 
(iv) 1 shall be a youth representative; 
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(v) 1 shall be selected from among in-
dividuals recommended by the Governor of 
the State of Maryland; and 
(vi) 1 shall be a representative of a 
federally recognized Indian Tribe or State- 
recognized Indian Tribe that is tradition-
ally associated with the Bay; 
(B) 9 shall be appointed to represent the 
Commonwealth of Virginia, of whom— 
(i) 4 shall have knowledge of environ-
mental, recreational, cultural or historic re-
sources, environmental justice, grassroots 
organizing, education, or interpretation; 
(ii) 1 shall represent commercial fish-
ing interests on the Bay; 
(iii) 1 shall represent agricultural in-
terests in the watershed of the Bay; 
(iv) 1 shall be a youth representative; 
(v) 1 shall be selected from among in-
dividuals recommended by the Governor of 
the Commonwealth of Virginia; and 
(vi) 1 shall be a representative of a 
federally recognized Indian Tribe or State- 
recognized Indian Tribe that is tradition-
ally associated with the Bay; and 
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(C) 1 shall be the Executive Director of 
the Chesapeake Bay Commission. 
(2) REQUIREMENT.—In appointing the mem-
bers described in subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) of 
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall seek to ensure the 
broadest practicable representation of the areas of 
knowledge described in those subparagraphs. 
(e) TERMS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—A member of the Advisory 
Commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. 
(2) SUCCESSION
AND
REAPPOINTMENT.—On 
expiration of the term of a member of the Advisory 
Commission, the member— 
(A) shall continue to serve until a suc-
cessor is appointed; and 
(B) may be reappointed to serve an addi-
tional 3-year term. 
(f) VACANCIES.—A vacancy on the Advisory Commis-
sion shall be filled in the same manner as the original ap-
pointment. 
(g) ELECTED POSITIONS.— 
(1) CHAIRPERSON.—The Advisory Commission 
shall have a Chairperson who shall— 
(A) be elected by the Advisory Commis-
sion; and 
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(B) serve for a term of 1 year, unless re-
elected pursuant to procedures established by 
the Advisory Commission under subsection 
(h)(1). 
(2) VICE CHAIRPERSON.—The Advisory Com-
mission shall have a Vice Chairperson who shall— 
(A) be elected by the Advisory Commis-
sion; 
(B) serve for a term of 1 year, unless re-
elected pursuant to procedures established by 
the Advisory Commission under subsection 
(h)(1); and 
(C) serve as Chairperson in the absence of 
the Chairperson. 
(3) OTHER POSITIONS.—The Advisory Commis-
sion may establish other positions and elect members 
to serve in those positions as the Advisory Commis-
sion determines to be appropriate, subject to sub-
section (h). 
(h) PROCEDURES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraphs (2) 
through (6) and any applicable laws (including regu-
lations), the Advisory Commission may establish 
such rules and procedures for conducting the affairs 
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of the Advisory Commission as the Advisory Com-
mission determines to be necessary. 
(2) MEETINGS.—The Advisory Commission 
shall meet at the call of— 
(A) the Chairperson; or 
(B) a majority of the appointed members. 
(3) QUORUM.—A quorum shall consist of not 
less than 11 of the members of the Advisory Com-
mission. 
(4) ACTIONS OF THE ADVISORY COMMISSION.— 
Any action of the Advisory Commission shall require 
a majority vote of the members present at any meet-
ing. 
(5) VIRTUAL MEETINGS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Meetings of the Advi-
sory Commission may be conducted virtually, in 
whole or in part. 
(B) REQUEST.—Any member of the Advi-
sory Commission may request permission from 
the Chairperson of the Advisory Commission to 
participate virtually in— 
(i) a meeting; and 
(ii) all activities for that meeting. 
(6) ELECTIONS.—Not less than 3⁄4 of the mem-
bers of the Advisory Commission must be present, 
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virtually or in-person, for elections carried out under 
subsection (g). 
(i) ADVISORY COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.— 
(1) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Members of the Advi-
sory Commission shall serve without compensa-
tion. 
(B) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Members of the 
Advisory Commission shall be allowed travel ex-
penses, including per diem in lieu of subsist-
ence, at rates authorized for an employee of an 
agency under subchapter 1 of chapter 57 of 
title 5, United States Code, while away from 
the home or regular place of business of the 
member in the performance of services for, or 
the duties of, the Commission. 
(2) STAFF.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary may 
provide the Advisory Commission with any staff 
or technical assistance that the Secretary, after 
consultation with the Advisory Commission, de-
termines to be appropriate to enable the Advi-
sory Commission to carry out the duties of the 
Advisory Commission. 
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(B) DETAIL
OF
EMPLOYEES.—The Sec-
retary may accept the services of personnel de-
tailed from a State or any political subdivision 
of a State. 
(j) TERMINATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Unless extended under para-
graph (2), the Advisory Commission shall terminate 
on the date that is 10 years after the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
(2) EXTENSION.— 
(A) RECOMMENDATION.—Not later than 8 
years after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Advisory Commission shall make a rec-
ommendation to the Secretary as to whether 
the Advisory Commission is still necessary to 
advise on the development of the Recreation 
Area. 
(B) DETERMINATION.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—If, based on a rec-
ommendation under subparagraph (A), the 
Secretary determines that the Advisory 
Commission is still necessary, the Sec-
retary may extend the existence of the Ad-
visory Commission for a period of not more 
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than 10 years beyond the date described in 
paragraph (1). 
(ii) TIMING.—The Secretary shall 
make a determination to extend the exist-
ence of the Advisory Commission under 
clause (i) not later than 180 days before 
the date described in paragraph (1). 
SEC. 12. SAVINGS PROVISION. 
Except as provided in section 4(e), nothing in this 
Act enlarges or diminishes the authority of any official at, 
or transfers the administration or management of, any 
National Park Service site or any partner site to the 
Recreation Area. 
Æ 
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