(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall approve
or disapprove a plan within 120 days of his receipt
of the plan from a Governor. No plan submitted to
the Secretary under this section shall be approved
unless the Secretary finds that the plan, if imple-
mented, would adequately protect the significant
natural, cultural, historic and scenic resources of the
area or areas within a State system or program and
provide high quality educational, interpretive, and
recreational opportunities consistent with the values
of the area.
(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In determining whether
or not to approve the management plan, the Sec-
retary shall consider whether—
(A) the Governor has afforded adequate
opportunity, including public hearings, for pub-
lic and governmental involvement in the prepa-
ration of the plan; and
(B) the Secretary has received adequate
assurances from appropriate State and local
governmental officials that the recommended
implementation program identified in the plan
will be initiated within a reasonable time after
the date of approval of the plan and such pro-
gram will ensure effective implementation of the
State and local aspects of the plan.
(3) PROCEDURE AFTER DISAPPROVAL.—If the
Secretary disapproves the management plan, the
Secretary shall advise the Governor in writing of the
reasons therefor and shall indicate any recommenda-
tions for revisions. Within six months, the Governor
may resubmit the plan to the Secretary, who shall
approve or disapprove the plan as revised within 120
days after the date that the revised plan is submit-
ted. The Secretary shall approve or disapprove sub-
sequent revisions of the plan in the same manner as
if each such revised plan were first submitted pursu-
ant to subsection (a).
(d) 
IMPLEMENTATION
OF
THE
MANAGEMENT
PLAN.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—After review and approval of
the plan by the Secretary, priority in the implemen-
tation of the management plan shall be given to ac-
tions that assist in—
(A) preserving the significant natural, cul-
tural, historic and scenic resources of the area
or areas in an approved system or program;
(B) promoting and providing educational,
interpretive, and recreational opportunities con-
sistent with the resources and associated values
of the area or areas in an approved system or
program; and
(C) supporting public and private efforts in
economic revitalization that contribute to the
goals of the plan.
(2) PRIORITY ACTIONS.—Priority actions to be
carried out under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) assisting the State and political sub-
divisions thereof in appropriate treatment of the
districts, sites, buildings, structures, and ob-
jects listed or eligible for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places;
(B) encouraging high quality and appro-
priate visitor use facilities, interpretive exhibits,
tour routes and clear and consistent signage
throughout the area;
(C) assisting in the enhancement of public
awareness of and appreciation for the resources
and associated values of the area;
(D) encouraging the conservation of natu-
ral resources, historic and scenic landscapes;
(E) encouraging enhanced economic devel-
opment in the area in furtherance of the goals
of the plan;
(F) encouraging local governments to
adopt policies consistent with the goals of the
plan and to take actions to implement those
policies; and
(G) encouraging States to develop system
policies and programs for areas therein.
(e) ANNUAL REPORTS.—
(1) MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The management
entity for each designated area or for a designated
system or program shall submit an annual report to
the Secretary setting forth its expenses and income
and the entities to which any loans and grants pur-
suant to this Act were made during the year for
which the report is made.
(2) SECRETARY.—The Secretary shall submit
an annual report to the Congress describing the
loans, grants, and technical assistance provided
under this Act. Such report shall specify the
amount, recipient, and purpose of any loan, grant,
or technical assistance so provided and shall include
an analysis of the adequacy of actions taken during
the previous year to preserve, protect, and interpret
the significant sites, buildings, structures and ob-
jects within the area; as well as the anticipated
funds and personnel to be made available by the
Secretary during the next fiscal year to implement
the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 10. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.
Following approval of a management plan under sec-
tion 9, the Secretary shall provide technical and financial
assistance to each management entity of an area, or to
each system or program which shall regrant funds to indi-
vidual areas within the system or program, to implement
an approved management plan.
SEC. 11. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES.
Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activi-
ties directly affecting a designated area or area within a
designated system or program, and any entity of a State
or political subdivision thereof acting pursuant to a grant
of Federal funds or a Federal permit or agreement con-
ducting or supporting such activities, shall—
(1) consult with the Secretary and the manage-
ment entity for the area with respect to such
activities;
(2) cooperate with the Secretary and the man-
agement entity carrying out their duties under this
Act and, to the maximum extent practicable, coordi-
nate such activities with the carrying out of such
duties;
(3) conduct or support such activities in a man-
ner which the management entity in carrying out
their duties under this Act and, to the maximum ex-
tent practicable, coordinate such activities with the
carrying out of such duties; and
(4) conduct or support such activities in a man-
ner which the management entity determines will
not have an adverse effect on the area.
SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as
may be necessary to carry out this Act, but not to exceed
the following amounts for the purposes specified:
(1) STUDY GRANTS.—For grants and assistance
in carrying out partnership studies pursuant to sec-
tion 7, $4,500,000 annually, of which not more than
$500,000 shall be available to defray the cost of
technical assistance provided by the Secretary.
(2) PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.—To as-
sist in the preparation of plans as specified in sec-
tion 9 and in the implementation of approved herit-
age area or system plans, $75,000,000 annually.
(3) COMMISSION OPERATIONS.—For the operat-
ing costs of the Commission, $350,000 annually.
SEC. 13. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITIES.
The authorities contained in this Act shall expire on
September 30 of the 25th year beginning after the date
of enactment of this Act.
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