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(2) develop an historic interpretation plan to interpret the
history of the Corridor;
(3) develop an inventory of existing and potential rec-
reational sites which are developed or which could be developed
within the Corridor;
(4) recommend policies for resource management which
consider and detail application of appropriate land and water
management techniques, including but not limited to, the devel-
opment of intergovernmental cooperative agreements to protect
the Corridor’s historical, cultural, recreational, scenic, and natu-
ral resources in a manner consistent with supporting appro-
priate and compatible economic revitalization efforts;
(5) detail ways in which local, State, and Federal programs
may best be coordinated to promote the purposes of this title;
and
(6) contain a program for implementation of the plan by
the State and its political subdivisions.
(b) PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT
IN
PLAN
DEVELOPMENT.—During
development of the plan, the Governor is encouraged to include:
(1) The participation of at least the following:
(A) Local elected officials in the communities defined
in section 104.
(B) Representatives of the three Regional Planning
Agencies as defined in section 108.
(C) Representatives of Northeast Connecticut Visitors
District and Southeastern Connecticut Tourism District.
(D) The Commissioners, or their designees, of the
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and
the Connecticut Department of Economic Development.
(E) Director, or his designee of the Connecticut State
Historical Commission.
(F) Residents of the communities within the Corridor
as defined in section 104.
(2) Hold at least one public hearing in each of the following
counties: Windham; Tolland; and New London.
(3) Consider, to the maximum extent practicable, the rec-
ommendations, comments, proposals and other information
submitted at the public hearings when developing the final
version of the plan. The Governor is encouraged to publish
notice of hearings discussed in subparagraph (2) of this para-
graph in newspapers of general circulation at least 30 days
prior to the hearing date. The Governor is encouraged to use
any other means authorized by Connecticut law to gather public
input and/or involve members of the public in the development
of the plan.
(c) IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN.—After review of the plan by
the Secretary as provided for in section 106, the Governor shall
implement the plan. Upon the request of the Governor, the Sec-
retary may take appropriate steps to assist in the preservation
and interpretation of historic resources, and to assist in the develop-
ment of recreational resources within the Corridor. These steps
may include, but need not be limited to—
(1) assisting the State and local governmental entities or
regional planning organizations, and non-profit organizations
in preserving the Corridor and ensuring appropriate use of
lands and structures throughout the Corridor;
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(2) assisting the State and local governmental entities or
regional planning organizations, and non-profit organizations
in establishing and maintaining visitor centers and other
interpretive exhibits in the Corridor;
(3) assisting the State and local governmental entities or
regional planning organizations, and non-profit organizations
in developing recreational programs and resources in the Cor-
ridor;
(4) assisting the State and local governmental entities or
regional planning organizations, and non-profit organizations
in increasing public awareness of and appreciation for the
historical and architectural resources and sites in the Corridor;
(5) assisting the State and local governmental or regional
planning organizations and non-profit organizations in the res-
toration of historic buildings within the Corridor identified
pursuant to the inventory required in section 5(a)(1);
(6) encouraging by appropriate means enhanced economic
and industrial development in the Corridor consistent with
the goals of the plan;
(7) encouraging local governments to adopt land use policies
consistent with the management of the Corridor and the goals
of the plan; and
(8) assisting the State and local governmental entities or
regional planning organizations to ensure that clear, consistent
signs identifying access points and sites of interest are put
in place throughout the Corridor.
SEC. 106. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.
(a) ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary and the heads of other Federal
agencies shall, upon request of the Governor assist the Governor
in the preparation and implementation of the plan.
(b) COMPLETION.—Upon completion of the plan the Governor
shall submit such plan to the Secretary for review and comment.
The Secretary shall complete such review and comment within
60 days. The Governor shall make such changes in the plan as
he deems appropriate based on the Secretary’s review and comment.
SEC. 107. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES.
Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly
affecting the Corridor shall consult with the Secretary and the
Governor with respect to such activities to minimize any adverse
effect on the Corridor.
SEC. 108. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this title:
(1) The term ‘‘State’’ means the State of Connecticut.
(2) The term ‘‘Corridor’’ means the Quinebaug and
Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor under sec-
tion 3.
(3) The term ‘‘Governor’’ means the Governor of the State
of Connecticut.
(4) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the
Interior.
(5) The term ‘‘regional planning organizations’’ means each
of the three regional planning organizations established by
Connecticut State statute chapter 127 and chapter 50 (the
Northeastern 
Connecticut 
Council 
of 
Governments, 
the
Windham Regional Planning Agency or its successor, and the
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Southeastern Connecticut Regional Planning Agency or its
successor).
SEC. 109. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to the appropriated such sums as may
be necessary to carry out this title: Provided, That not more than
$200,000 shall be appropriated for fiscal year 1995, and not more
than $250,000 annually thereafter shall be appropriated for the
Secretary to carry out his duties under this title for a period
not to exceed seven years: Provided further, That the Federal fund-
ing for the Corridor shall not exceed 50 percent of the total annual
costs for the Corridor.
SEC. 110. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.
The Corridor shall not be deemed to be a unit of the National
Park System.
TITLE II—WEIR FARM NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE ADDITIONS
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Weir Farm National Historic
Site Expansion Act of 1994’’.
SEC. 202. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this title is to preserve the last remaining
undeveloped parcels of the historic Weir Farm that remain in
private ownership by including the parcels within the boundary
of the Weir Farm National Historic Site.
SEC. 203. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.
(a) ADJUSTMENT.—Section 4(b) of the Weir Farm National His-
toric Site Establishment Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–485; 104
Stat. 1171) is amended—
(1) by striking out ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (1);
(2) by striking out the flush material below paragraph
(2); and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(3) the approximately 2-acre parcel of land situated in
the town of Wilton, Connecticut, designated as lot 18 on a
map entitled ‘Revised Map of Section I, Thunder Lake at Wil-
ton, Connecticut, Scale 1′=100′, October 27, 1978, Ryan and
Faulds Land Surveyors, Wilton, Connecticut’, that is on file
in the office of the town clerk of the town of Wilton, and
therein numbered 3673; and
‘‘(4) the approximately 0.9-acre western portion of a parcel
of land situated in the town of Wilton, Connecticut, designated
as Tall Oaks Road on the map referred to in paragraph (3).’’.
(b) GENERAL DEPICTION.—Section 4 of such Act, as amended
by subsection (a), is further amended by adding at the end the
following:
‘‘(c) GENERAL DEPICTION.—The parcels referred to in para-
graphs (1) through (4) of subsection (b) are all as generally depicted
on a map entitled ‘Boundary Map, Weir Farm National Historic
Site, Fairfield County Connecticut’, dated June 1994. Such map
shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate
offices of the National Park Service.’’.
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TITLE III—CANE RIVER CREOLE
NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK
SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.
Titles III and IV of this Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cane River
Creole National Historical Park and National Heritage Area Act’’.
SEC. 302. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that—
(1) the Natchitoches area along Cane River, established
in 1714, is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana
Purchase territory;
(2) the Cane River area is the locale of the development
of Creole culture, from French-Spanish interactions of the early
18th century of today’s living communities;
(3) the Cane River, historically a segment of the Red River,
provided the focal point for early settlement, serving as a
transportation route upon which commerce and communication
reached all parts of the colony;
(4) although a number of Creole structures, sites, and land-
scapes exist in Louisiana and elsewhere, unlike the Cane River
area, most are isolated examples, and lack original outbuilding
complexes or integrity;
(5) the Cane River area includes a great variety of historical
features with original elements in both rural and urban settings
and a cultural landscape that represents various aspects of
Creole culture, providing the base for a holistic approach to
understanding the broad continuum of history within the
region;
(6) the Cane River region includes the Natchitoches
National Historic Landmark District, composed of approxi-
mately 300 publicly and privately owned properties, four other
national historic landmarks, and other structures and sites
that may meet criteria for landmark significance following fur-
ther study;
(7) historic preservation within the Cane River area has
greatly benefitted from individuals and organizations that have
strived to protect their heritage and educate others about their
rich history; and
(8) because of the complexity and magnitude of preservation
needs in the Cane River area, and the vital need for a culturally
sensitive approach, a partnership approach is desirable for
addressing the many preservation and educational needs.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of titles III and IV of this Act
are to—
(1) recognize the importance of the Cane River Creole cul-
ture as a nationally significant element of the cultural heritage
of the United States;
(2) establish a Cane River Creole National Historical Park
to serve as the focus of interpretive and educational programs
on the history of the Cane River area and to assist in the
preservation of certain historic sites along the river; and
(3) establish a Cane River National Heritage Area and
Commission to be undertaken in partnership with the State
of Louisiana, the City of Natchitoches, local communities and
settlements of the Cane River area, preservation organizations,