would be used to purchase real property, or interest
in real property, in the Corridor.
(3) Any real property or interest in real property ac-
quired by the Commission under paragraph (2) shall be
conveyed by the Commission to an appropriate public or
private land management agency, as determined by the
Commission. Any such conveyance shall be made—
(A) as soon as practicable after such acquisition;
(B) without consideration; and
(C) on the condition that the real property or in-
terest in real property so conveyed is used for public
purposes.
(h) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—For purposes of
carrying out the plan, the Commission may enter into coop-
erative agreements with the State of Connecticut, with any
political subdivision, or with any person or organization.
Any such cooperative agreement shall, at a minimum, es-
tablish procedures for providing notice to the Commission
of action proposed by the State, such political subdivision,
or such person which may affect implementation of the plan
referred to in section 8.
SEC. 8. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
(a) PREPARATION OF PLAN.—Within 2 years after the
Commission conducts its first meeting, it shall submit to
the Secretary and the Governor for review and approval
a Cultural Heritage and Corridor Management Plan. The
plan shall be based on existing Federal, State, and local
plans, but shall coordinate those plans and present a com-
prehensive historic preservation, interpretation, and rec-
reational plan for the Corridor. The plan shall—
(1) recommend non-binding advisory standards
and criteria pertaining to the construction, preserva-
tion, restoration, alteration and use of properties
within the Corridor, including an inventory of such
properties which potentially could be preserved, re-
stored, managed, developed, maintained, or acquired
based upon their historic, cultural or recreational sig-
nificance;
(2) develop an historic interpretation plan to in-
terpret the history of the Corridor;
(3) develop an inventory of existing and poten-
tial recreational 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 development of intergovern-
mental cooperative agreements to protect the Cor-
ridor’s historical, cultural, recreational, scenic, and
natural resources in a manner consistent with sup-
porting appropriate and compatible economic revital-
ization efforts;
(5) detail ways in which local, State, and Fed-
eral programs may best be coordinated to promote the
purposes of this Act; and
(6) contain a program for implementation of the
plan by the State and its political subdivisions.
(b) IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN.—After review and ap-
proval of the plan by the Secretary and the Governor as
provided in section 10(a), the Commission shall implement
the plan by taking appropriate steps to assist in the preser-
vation and interpretation of historic resources, and to assist
in the development of recreational resources within the Cor-
ridor. 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;
(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 pro-
grams and resources in the Corridor;
(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 orga-
nizations in the restoration of historic buildings with-
in the Corridor identified pursuant to the inventory
required in section 8(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. 9. TERMINATION OF THE COMMISSION.
(a) TERMINATION.—Except as provided in subsection
(b), the Commission shall terminate on the day occurring
5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) EXTENSION.—The Commission may be extended
for a period of not more than 5 years beginning on the day
of termination referred to in subsection (a) if, not later than
180 days before such day—
(1) the Commission determines such extension is
necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this
Act;
(2) the Commission submits such proposed exten-
sion to the Committee on Natural Resources of the
United States House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
United States Senate; and
(3) the Secretary, in consultation with the Gov-
ernor, approves such extension.
SEC. 10. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.
(a) APPROVAL OF THE PLAN.—The Secretary, in con-
sultation with the Governor, shall approve or disapprove
a plan submitted under this Act by the Commission not
later than 60 days after receiving such plan. Such plan,
as submitted, shall be approved if—
(1) the plan would adequately assist in protect-
ing significant historical and cultural resources of the
Corridor while providing adequate and appropriate
outdoor recreational opportunities and economic ac-
tivities within the Corridor;
(2) the Commission has held public hearings and
provided adequate opportunity for public and govern-
mental involvement in the preparation of the plan;
and
(3) the Secretary receives adequate assurances
from appropriate State officials that the State will
implement the plan in a timely and effective manner.
(b) DISAPPROVAL
OF PLAN.—If the Secretary dis-
approves a plan submitted by the Commission, he shall ad-
vise the Commission in writing of the reasons therefor and
shall make recommendations for revisions in the plan. The
Commission shall within 90 days of receipt of such notice
of disapproval revise and resubmit the plan to the Secretary
who shall approve or disapprove a proposed revision within
60 days after the date it is submitted.
(c) ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary shall, upon request of
the Commission, assist the Commission in the preparation
and implementation of the plan.
SEC. 11. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES.
Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities
directly affecting the Corridor shall—
(1) consult with the Secretary and the Commis-
sion with respect to such activities; and
(2) cooperate with the Secretary and the Com-
mission with respect to such activities and, to the
maximum extent practicable, coordinate such activi-
ties to minimize any adverse effect on the Corridor.
SEC. 12. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this Act:
(1) 
The 
term 
‘‘Commission’’ 
means 
the
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National
Heritage Corridor Commission established under sec-
tion 5.
(2) The term ‘‘State’’ means the State of Con-
necticut.
(3) The term ‘‘Corridor’’ means the Quinebaug
and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Cor-
ridor under section 3.
(4) The term ‘‘plan’’ means the Cultural Herit-
age and Corridor Management Plan to be prepared
by the Commission pursuant to section 8.
(5) The term ‘‘Governor’’ means the Governor of
the State of Connecticut.
(6) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of
the Interior.
(7) The term ‘‘regional planning organization’’
means each of the 3 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 Southeastern Con-
necticut Regional Planning Agency or its successor).
SEC. 13. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as
may be necessary to carry out this Act: 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 Commission to carry out its duties
under this Act: Provided further, That the Federal funding
to the Commission shall not exceed 50 percent of the annual
costs to the Commission in carrying out such duties.
Passed the House of Representatives September 13,
1993.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
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