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tions, provide technical and financial assistance
to the management entity to carry out its du-
ties under this Act, including updating and im-
plementing a management plan that is sub-
mitted under section 5(b) and approved by the
Secretary and, prior to such approval, providing
assistance for initiatives.
(B) OTHER ASSISTANCE.—If the Secretary
has the resources available to provide technical
assistance to the management entity to carry
out its duties under this Act (including updat-
ing and implementing a management plan that
is submitted under section 5(b) and approved
by the Secretary and, prior to such approval,
providing assistance for initiatives), upon the
request of the management entity the Secretary
shall provide such assistance on a reimbursable
basis. This subparagraph does not preclude the
Secretary from providing nonreimbursable as-
sistance under subparagraph (A).
(2) PRIORITY.—In assisting the management
entity, the Secretary shall give priority to actions
that assist in the—
(A) implementation of the management
plan;
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(B) provision of educational assistance and
advice regarding land and water management
techniques to conserve the significant natural
resources of the region;
(C) development and application of tech-
niques promoting the preservation of cultural
and historic properties;
(D) preservation, restoration, and reuse of
publicly and privately owned historic buildings;
(E) design and fabrication of a wide range
of interpretive materials based on the manage-
ment plan, including guide brochures, visitor
displays, audio-visual and interactive exhibits,
and educational curriculum materials for public
education; and
(F) implementation of initiatives prior to
approval of the management plan.
(3) DOCUMENTATION
OF
STRUCTURES.—The
Secretary, acting through the Historic American
Building Survey and the Historic American Engi-
neering Record, shall conduct studies necessary to
document the industrial, engineering, building, and
architectural history of the Heritage Area.
(b) APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT
PLANS.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Governor
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of Pennsylvania, shall approve or disapprove a manage-
ment plan submitted under this Act not later than 90 days
after receiving such plan. In approving the plan, the Sec-
retary shall take into consideration the following criteria:
(1) The extent to which the management plan
adequately preserves and protects the natural, cul-
tural, and historical resources of the Heritage Area.
(2) The level of public participation in the de-
velopment of the management plan.
(3) The extent to which the board of directors
of the management entity is representative of the
local government and a wide range of interested or-
ganizations and citizens.
(c) ACTION FOLLOWING DISAPPROVAL.—If the Sec-
retary disapproves a management plan, the Secretary shall
advise the management entity in writing of the reasons
for the disapproval and shall make recommendations for
revisions in the management plan. The Secretary shall ap-
prove or disapprove a proposed revision within 90 days
after the date it is submitted.
(d) APPROVING CHANGES.—The Secretary shall re-
view and approve amendments to the management plan
under section 5(b) that make substantial changes. Funds
appropriated under this Act may not be expended to im-
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plement such changes until the Secretary approves the
amendments.
(e) EFFECT OF INACTION.—If the Secretary does not
approve or disapprove a management plan, revision, or
change within 90 days after it is submitted to the Sec-
retary, then such management plan, revision, or change
shall be deemed to have been approved by the Secretary.
SEC. 7. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES.
Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activi-
ties directly affecting the Heritage Area shall—
(1) consult with the Secretary and the manage-
ment entity with respect to such activities;
(2) cooperate with the Secretary and the man-
agement entity in carrying out their duties under
this Act and, to the maximum extent practicable, co-
ordinate such activities with the carrying out of such
duties; and
(3) to the maximum extent practicable, conduct
or support such activities in a manner that the man-
agement entity determines shall not have an adverse
effect on the Heritage Area.
SEC. 8. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide
any assistance under this Act after the expiration of the
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15-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 9. USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FROM OTHER SOURCES.
Nothing in this Act shall preclude the management
entity from using Federal funds available under Acts other
than this Act for the purposes for which those funds were
authorized.
SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appro-
priated to carry out this Act—
(1) not more than $1,000,000 for any fiscal
year; and
(2) not more than a total of $10,000,000.
(b) 50 PERCENT MATCH.—Financial assistance pro-
vided under this Act may not be used to pay more than
50 percent of the total cost of any activity carried out with
that assistance.
Passed the House of Representatives September 10,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.