Cache La Poudre River Corridor Act
PL 104-323 (S.342), enacted 10/19/1996

PUBLIC LAW 104-323—OCT. 19, 1996 
110 STAT. 3889 
Public Law 104-323 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To establish the Cache La Poudre River Corridor. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SEC. 100. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "Cache La Poudre River Corridor 
Act". 
SEC. 101. PURPOSE. 
The purpose of this Act is to designate the Cache La Poudre 
Corridor within the Cache La Poudre River Basin and to provide 
for the interpretation, for the educational and inspirational benefit 
of present and future generations, of the unique and significant 
contributions to our national heritage of cultural and Mstorical 
lands, waterways, and structures within the Corridor. 
SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) COMMISSION.—The term "Commission" means the Cache 
La Poudre Corridor Commission established by section 104(a). 
(2) CORRIDOR.—The term "Corridor" means the Cache La 
Poudre Corridor established by section 103(a). 
(3) GOVERNOR.—The term "Governor" means the Governor 
of the State of Colorado. 
(4) PLAN.—^The term "Plan" means the corridor interpreta-
tion plan prepared by the Commission pursuant to section 
108(a). 
(5) POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE.—The term "politi-
cal subdivision of the State" means a political subdivision of 
the State of Colorado, any part of which is located in or adjacent 
to the Corridor, including a county, city, town, water conser-
vancy district, or special district. 
(6) SECRETARY.—The term "Secretary" means the Secretary 
of the Interior. 
SEC. 103. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CACHE LA POUDRE CORRIDOR. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in the State of Colo-
rado the Cache La Poudre Corridor. 
(b) BOUNDARIES.—The boundaries of the Corridor shall include 
the lands within the 100-year flood plain of the Cache La Poudre 
River Basin, beginning at a point where the Cache La Poudre 
River flows out of the Roosevelt National Forest and continuing 
east along the floodplain to a point Vi mile west of the confluence 
of the Cache La Poudre River and the South Platte River in Weld 
Oct. 19, 1996 
[S. 342] 
Cache La Poudre 
River Corridor 
Act. 
Colorado. 
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County, Colorado, comprising less than 35,000 acres, and generally 
depicted as the 100-year flood boundary on the Federal Flood Insur-
ance maps listed below: 
(1) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080101 0146B, April 2, 1979. 
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Federal Insurance Administration. 
(2) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080101 0147B, April 2, 1979. 
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Federal Insurance Administration. 
(3) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080101 0162B, April 2, 1979. 
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Federal Insurance Administration. 
(4) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Commimity-Panel No. 080101 0163C, March 18, 1986. 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insureince 
Administration. 
(5) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080101 0178C, March 18, 1986. 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insursince 
Administration. 
(6) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Commimity-Panel No. 080102 0002B, February 15, 
1984. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(7) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080101 0179C, March 18, 1986. 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance 
Administration. 
(8) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080101 0193D, November 17, 
1993. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(9) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080101 0194D, November 17, 
1993. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(10) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080101 0208C, November 17, 
1993. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(11) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080101 0221C, November 17, 
1993. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(12) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080266 0605D, September 27, 
1991. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(13) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080264 0005A, September 27, 
1991. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(14) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080266 0608D, September 27, 
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110 STAT. 3891 
1991. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(15) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080266 0609C, September 28, 
1982. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(16) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080266 0628C, September 28, 
1982. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(17) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Commimity-Panel No. 080184 0002B, July 16, 1979. 
United States Department of Housing eind Urban Development, 
Federal Insurance Administration. 
(18) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Commimity-Panel No. 080266 0636C, September 28, 
1982. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
(19) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, LARIMER COUNTY, COLO-
RADO.—Community-Panel No. 080266 0637C, September 28, 
1982. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insur-
ance Administration. 
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a detailed 
description and map of the boundaries of the Corridor. 
(c) PUBLIC ACCESS TO MAPS.—The maps shall be on file and 
available for public inspection in— 
(1) the offices of the Department of the Interior in Washing-
ton, District of Colimibia, and Denver, Colorado; and 
(2) local offices of the city of Fort Collins, Larimer County, 
the city of Greeley, and Weld County. 
SEC. 104. ESTABUSHMENT OF THE CACHE LA POUDRE CORRIDOR 
COMMISSION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Upon the recommendation of the Governor, 
the Secretary is authorized to recognize, for the purpose of develop-
ing and implementing the plan referred to in section 108, the 
Cache La Poudre Corridor Cfommission, as such Commission may 
be established by the State of Colorado or its political subdivisions. 
(b) REFLECTION OF CROSS-SECTION OF INTERESTS.—The Sec-
retary may provide recognition imder subsection (a) only if the 
Commission reflects the following: 
(1) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(A) COMPOSITION.—^The Commission shall be composed 
of 15 members appointed not later than 6 months after 
the date of enactment of this Act. Of these 15 members— 
(i) 1 member shall be a representative of the Sec-
retary of the Interior which member shall be an ex 
officio member; 
(ii) 1 member shall be a representative of the 
Forest Service, appointed by the Secretary of Agri-
culture, which member shall be Ein ex officio member; 
(iii) 3 members sheill be recommended by the Gov-
ernor and appointed by the Secretary, of whom— 
(I) 1 member shall represent the State; 
(II) 1 member shall represent Colorado State 
University in Fort Collins; and 
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(III) 1 member shall represent the Northern 
Colorado Water Conserveincy District; 
(iv) 6 members shall be representatives of local 
governments who are recommended by the Governor 
and appointed by the Secretary, of whom— 
(I) 1 member shall represent the city of Fort 
Collins; 
(II) 2 members 
shall represent 
Larimer 
County, 1 of which shall represent agriculture or 
irrigated water interests; 
(III) 1 member shall represent the city of Gree-
ley; 
(IV) 2 members shall represent Weld County, 
1 of which shall represent agricultural or irrigated 
water interests; and 
(V) 1 member shall represent the city of 
Loveland; and 
(v) 3 members shall be recommended by the Gov-
ernor and appointed by the Secretary, and shall— 
(I) represent the general public; 
(II) be citizens of the State; and 
(III) reside within the Corridor. 
(B) CHAIRPERSON.—The chairperson of the Commission 
shall be elected by the members of the Commission from 
among members appointed under clause (iii), (iv), or (v) 
of subparagraph (A). The chairperson shall be elected for 
a 2-year term. 
(C) VACANCIES.—^A vacancy on the Commission shall 
be filled in the same manner in which the original appoint-
ment was made. 
(2) TERMS OF SERVICE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraphs 
(B) £ind (C), each member of the Commission shall be 
appointed for a term of 3 years and may be reappointed. 
(B) INITIAL MEMBERS.—The initial members of the 
Commission first appointed under paragraph (1)(A) shall 
be appointed as follows: 
(i) 3-YEAR TERMS.—The following initial members 
shall serve for a 3-year term: 
(I) The representative of the Secretary of the 
Interior. 
(II) 1 representative of Weld County. 
(III) 1 representative of Larimer County. 
(IV) 1 representative of the city of Loveland. 
(V) 1 representative of the general public. 
(ii) 2-YEAR TERMS.—The following initial members 
shall serve for a 2-year term: 
(I) The representative of the Forest Service. 
(II) The representative of the State. 
(III) The representative of Colorado State 
University. 
(IV) The representative of the Northern Colo-
rado Water Conservancy District. 
(iii) 1-YEAR TERMS.—The following initial members 
shall serve for a 1-year term: 
(I) 1 representative of the city of Fort Collins. 
(II) 1 representative of Larimer County. 
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(III) 1 representative of the city of Greeley. 
(IV) 1 representative of Weld County, 
(V) 1 representative of the general public. 
(C) PARTIAL TERMS.— 
(i) FILLING VACANCIES.—^A member of the Commis-
sion appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the 
expiration of the term for which a predecessor was 
appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder 
of the member's term. 
(ii) EXTENDED SERVICE.—^A member of the Commis-
sion may serve after the expiration of that member's 
term until a successor has taken office. 
(3) COMPENSATION.—Members of the Commission shall 
receive no compensation for their service on the Commission. 
(4) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—^While away from their homes or 
regular places of business in the performance of services for 
the Commission, members shall be allowed travel expenses, 
including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner 
as persons employed intermittently in the Government service 
are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5, United 
States Code. 
SEC. 105. STAFF OF THE COMMISSION. 
(a) STAFF.—^The Commission shall have the power to appoint 
and fix the compensation of such staff as may be necessary to 
carry out the duties of the Commission. 
(1) APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION.—Staff appointed by 
the CJommission— 
(A) shall be appointed without regard to the civil serv-
ice laws (including regulations); and 
(B) shall be compensated without regard to the provi-
sions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of 
title 5, United States Code, relating to classification of 
positions and General Schedule pay rates. 
(b) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—Subject to such rules as may 
be adopted by the Commission, the Commission may procure tem-
porary and intermittent services to the same extent as is authorized 
by section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at rates for 
individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual 
rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule 
under section 5316 of that title. 
(c) STAFF OF OTHER AGENCIES.— 
(1) FEDERAL.—Upon request of the Commission, the head 
of a Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursement basis, 
any of the personnel of the agency to the Commission to assist 
the Commission in carrying out the Commission's duties. The 
detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service 
status or privilege. 
(2) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—The Administrator 
of the General Services Administration shall provide to the 
Commission, on a reimbursable basis, such administrative sup-
port services as the Commission may request. 
(3) STATE.—^The Commission may— 
(A) accept the service of personnel detailed from the 
State, State agencies, and political subdivisions of the 
State; and 
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(B) reimburse the State, State agency, or political sub-
division of the State for such services. 
SEC. 106. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION. 
(a) HEARINGS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may hold such hearings, 
sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, 
and receive such evidence as the Commission considers nec-
essary to carry out this Act. 
(2) SUBPOENAS.—The Commission may not issue subpoenas 
or exercise any subpoena authority. 
(b) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United States mails 
in the same manner and under the same conditions as other depart-
ments and agencies of the Federal Government. 
(c) MATCHING FUNDS.—The Commission may use its funds to 
obtain money from any source under a program or law requiring 
the recipient of the money to make a contribution in order to 
receive the money. 
(d) GIFTS.—Except as provided in subsection (e)(3), the Commis-
sion may, for the purpose of carrying out its duties, seek, accept, 
and dispose of gifts, bequests, or donations of money, personal 
property, or services received from any source. 
(e) REAL PROPERTY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 
Commission may not acquire real property or an interest in 
real property. 
(2) EXCEPTION.—Subject to paragraph (3), the Commission 
may acquire real property in the Corridor, and interests in 
real property in the Corridor— 
(A) by gift or device; 
(B) by purchase from a willing seller with money that 
was given or bequeathed to the Commission; or 
(C) by exchange. 
(3) CONVEYANCE TO PUBLIC AGENCIES.—Any real property 
or interest in real property acquired by the Commission under 
paragraph (2) shall be conveyed by the Commission to an 
appropriate non-Federal public agency, as determined by the 
Commission. The conveyance shall be made— 
(A) as soon as practicable after acquisition; 
(B) without consideration; and 
(C) on the condition that the real property or interest 
in real property so conveyed is used in furtherance of 
the purpose for which the Corridor is established. 
(f) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—For the purpose of carrying 
out the Plan, the Commission may enter into cooperative agree-
ments with Federal agencies, State agencies, political subdivisions 
of the State, eind persons. Any such cooperative agreement shall, 
at a minimum, establish procedures for providing notice to the 
Commission of any action that may affect the implementation of 
the Plan. 
(g) ADVISORY GROUPS.—The Commission may establish such 
advisory groups as it considers necessary to ensure open commu-
nication with, and assistance from Federal agencies. State agencies, 
political subdivisions of the State, and interested persons. 
(h) MODIFICATION OF PLANS.— 
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110 STAT. 3895 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may modify the Plan 
if the Commission determines that such modification is nec-
essary to carry out this Act. 
(2) NOTICE.—No modification shall take effect until— 
(A) any Federal agency, State agency, or poHtical sub-
division of the State that may be affected by the modifica-
tion receives adequate notice of, and an opportunity to 
comment on, the modification; 
(B) if the modification is significant, as determined 
by the Commission, the Commission has— 
(i) provided adequate notice of the modification 
by publication in the area of the Corridor; and 
(ii) conducted a public hearing with respect to 
the modification; and 
(C) the Governor has approved the modification. 
SEC. 107. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. 
(a) PLAN.—^The Commission shall prepare, obtain approval for, 
implement, and support the Plan in accordance with section 108. 
(b) MEETINGS.— 
(1) TIMING.— 
(A) INITIAL MEETING.—The Commission shall hold its 
first meeting not later than 90 days after the date on 
which its last initial member is appointed. 
(B) SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS.—After the initial meeting, 
the Commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson 
or 7 of its members, except that the Commission shall 
meet at least quarterly . 
(2) QUORUM.—Ten members of the Commission shall con-
stitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold 
hearings. 
(3) BUDGET.—^The affirmative vote of not less than 10 mem-
bers of the Commission shall be required to approve the budget 
of the Commission. 
(c) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Not later than May 15 of each year, 
following the year in which the members of the Commission have 
been appointed, the Commission shall publish and submit to the 
Secretary and to the Governor, an annual report concerning the 
Commission's activities. 
SEC. 108. PREPARATION, REVIEW, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 
PLAN. 
(a) PREPARATION OF PLAN.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the Commis-
sion conducts its first meeting, the Commission shall submit 
to the Governor a Corridor Interpretation Plan. 
(2) DEVELOPMENT.—In developing the Plan, the Commis-
sion shall— 
(A) consult on a regulsir basis with appropriate officials 
of any Federal or State agency, political subdivision of 
the State, and local government that has jurisdiction over 
or an ownership interest in land, water, or water rights 
within the Corridor; and 
(B) conduct public hearings within the Corridor for 
the purpose of providing interested persons the opportunity 
to testify about matters to be addressed by the Plan. 
(3) RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING PLANS.—The Plan— 
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(A) shall recognize any existing Federal, State, and 
local plans; 
(B) shall not interfere with the implementation, 
administration, or amendment of such plans; and 
(C) to the extent feasible, shall seek to coordinate 
the plans and present a unified interpretation plan for 
the Corridor. 
(b) REVIEW OF PLAN.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall submit the Plan 
to the Governor for the Governor's review. 
(2) GOVERNOR.—The Governor may review the Plan and, 
if the Governor concurs in the Plan, may submit the Plan 
to the Secretary, together with any recommendations. 
(3) SECRETARY.—The Secretary shall approve or disapprove 
the Plan within 90 days. In reviewing the Plan, the Secretary 
shall consider the adequacy of— 
(A) public participation; and 
(B) the Plan in interpreting, for the educational and 
inspirational benefit of present and future generations, the 
imique and significant contributions to our national herit-
age of cultural and historical lands, waterways, and struc-
tures within the Corridor. 
(c) DISAPPROVAL OF PLAN.— 
(1) NOTIFICATION BY SECRETARY.—If the Secretary dis-
approves the Plan, the Secretary shall, not later than 60 days 
after the date of disapproval, advise the Governor and the 
Commission of the reasons for disapproval, together with rec-
ommendations for revision. 
(A) REVISION AND RESUBMISSION TO GOVERNOR.—Not 
later than 90 days after receipt of the notice of disapproval, 
the Commission shall revise and resubmit the Plan to 
the Governor for review. 
(B) RESUBMISSION TO SECRETARY.—If the Governor con-
curs in the revised Plan, he may submit the revised Plan 
to the Secretary who shall approve or disapprove the revi-
sion within 60 days. If the Governor does not concur in 
the revised Plan, he may resubmit it to the Commission 
together with his recommendations for further consider-
ation and modification. 
(2) IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN.—After approval by the Sec-
retary, the Commission shall implement and support the Plan 
as follows: 
(A) CULTURAL RESOURCES.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall assist Fed-
eral agencies, State agencies, political subdivisions of 
the State, and nonprofit org£inizations in the conserva-
tion and interpretation of cultural resources within 
the Corridor. 
(ii) EXCEPTION.—In providing the assistance, the 
Commission shall in no way infringe upon the authori-
ties and policies of a Federal agency. State agency, 
or political subdivision of the State concerning the 
administration and management of property, water, 
or water rights held by the agency, political subdivi-
sion, or private persons or entities, or affect the juris-
diction of the State of Colorado over any property, 
water, or water rights within the Corridor. 
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(3) PUBLIC AWARENESS.—The Commission shall assist in 
the enhancement of public awareness of, and appreciation for, 
the historical, recreational, architectural, and engineering 
structures in the Corridor, and the archaeological, geological, 
and cultural resources and sites in the Corridor— 
(A) by encouraging private owners of identified struc-
tures, sites, and resources to adopt voluntary measures 
for the preservation of the identified structure, site, or 
resource; and 
(B) by cooperating with Federal agencies. State agen-
cies, and political subdivisions of the State in acquiring, 
on a willing seller basis, any identified structure, site, 
or resource which the Commission, with the concurrence 
of the Governor, determines should be acquired and held 
by an agency of the State. 
(4) RESTORATION.—^The Commission may assist Federal 
agencies. State agencies, political subdivisions of the State, 
and nonprofit organizations in the restoration of any identified 
structure or site in the Corridor with consent of the owner. 
The assistance may include providing technical assistance for 
historic preservation, revitalization, and enhancement efforts. 
(5) INTERPRETATION.—^The Commission shall assist in the 
interpretation of the historical, present, and future uses of 
the Corridor— 
(A) by consulting with the Secretary with respect to 
the implementation of the Secretar/s duties under section 
110; 
(B) by assisting the State and political subdivisions 
of the State in establishing and maintaining visitor orienta-
tion centers and other interpretive exhibits within the Cor-
ridor; 
(C) by encouraging voluntary cooperation and coordina-
tion, with respect to ongoing interpretive services in the 
Corridor, among Federal agencies. State agencies, political 
subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and pri-
vate citizens; and 
(D) by encouraging Federal agencies. State agencies, 
political subdivisions of the State, and nonprofit organiza-
tions to undertake new interpretive initiatives with respect 
to the Corridor. 
(6) 
RECOGNITION.—The 
Commission 
shall 
assist in 
establishing recognition for the Corridor by actively promoting 
the cultured, historical, natural, and recreational resources of 
the Corridor on a community, regional, statewide, national, 
and international basis. 
(7) LAND EXCHANGES.—The Commission shall assist in 
identifying Eind implementing land exchanges within the State 
of Colorado by Federal and State agencies that will expand 
open space and recreational opportunities within the flood plain 
of the Corridor. 
SEC. 109. TERMINATION OF TRAVEL EXPENSES PROVISION. 
Effective on the date that is 5 years after the date on which Effective date, 
the Secretary approves the Plan, section 104 is amended by striking 
paragraph (4). 
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SEC. 110. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. 
(a) ACQUISITION OF LAND.—The Secretary may acquire land 
and interests in land within the Corridor that have been specifically 
identified by the Commission for acquisition by the Federal Govern-
ment and that have been approved for the acquisition by the Gov-
ernor and the political subdivision of the State where the land 
is located by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, 
or exchange. Acquisition authority may only be used if the lands 
cannot be acquired by donation or exchange. No land or interest 
in land may be acquired without the consent of the owner. 
(b) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary shall, upon the 
request of the Commission, provide technical assistance to the 
Commission in the preparation and implementation of the Plan 
pursuant to section 108. 
(c) DETAIL,—Each fiscal year during the existence of the 
Commission, the Secretary shall detail to the Commission, on a 
nonreimbursable basis, 2 employees of the Department of the 
Interior to enable the Commission to carry out the Commission's 
duties under section 107. 
SEC. 111. OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES. 
(a) DUTIES.—Subject to section 112, a Federal entity conducting 
or supporting activities directly affecting the flow of the Cache 
La Poudre River through the Corridor, or the natural resources 
of the Corridor shall consult with the Commission with respect 
to the activities. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—^The Secretary or Administrator of a Fed-
eral agency may acquire land in the flood plain of the Corridor 
by exchange for other lands within the agency's jurisdiction 
within the State of Colorado, based on fair market value, if 
the lands have been identified by the Commission for acquisi-
tion by a FedersJ agency and the Governor and the political 
subdivision of the State or the owner where the lands are 
located concur in the exchange. Land so acquired shall be 
used to fulfill the purpose for which the Corridor is established. 
(2) CONVEYANCE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY.—Without 
monetary consideration to the United States, the Administrator 
of General Services may convey to the State of Colorado, its 
political subdivisions, or instrumentsdities thereof all of the 
right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any 
surplus real property (within the meaning of section 3(g) of 
the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 
(40 U.S.C. 472(g))) within the State of Colorado which the 
Secretary has determined is suitable and desirable to meet 
the purposes for which the Corridor is established. Subpara-
graph (B) of section 203(k)(3) of such Act shall apply to any 
conveyance made under this paragraph. For purposes of the 
preceding sentence, such subparagraph shall be applied by 
substituting "the purposes for which the Cache La Poudre 
Corridor is established" for "historic monument purposes". 
SEC. 112. EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER STANDARDS, 
RESTRICTIONS, AND SAVINGS PROVISIONS. 
(a) EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER STANDARDS.— 
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(1) VOLUNTARY COOPERATION.—In carrying out this Act, 
the Commission and Secretary shall emphasize voluntary 
cooperation. 
(2) RULES, REGULATIONS, STANDARDS, AND PERMIT PROC-
ESSES.—Nothing in this Act shall be considered to impose or 
form the basis for imposition of any environmental, occupa-
tional, safety, or other rule, regulation, standard, or permit 
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rocess that is different from those that would be applicable 
ad the Corridor not been established. 
(3) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STANDARDS.—Nothing in this 
Act shall be considered to impose the application or administra-
tion of any Federal or State environmental quality standard 
that is different from those that will be applicable had the 
Corridor not been established. 
(4) WATER STANDARDS.—^Nothing in this Act shall be consid-
ered to impose any Federal or State water use designation 
or water quality standard upon uses of, or discharges to, waters 
of the State or waters of the United States, within or adjacent 
to the Corridor, that is more restrictive than those that would 
be applicable had the Corridor not been established. 
(5) PERMITTING OF FACILITIES.—Nothing in the estabUsh-
ment of the Corridor shall abridge, restrict, or alter any 
applicable rule, regulation, standard, or review procedure for 
permitting of facilities within or adjacent to the Corridor. 
(6) WATER FACILITIES.—Nothing in the establishment of 
the Corridor shall affect the continuing use and operation, 
repair, rehabilitation, expansion, or new construction of water 
supply facilities, water and wastewater treatment facilities, 
stormwater facilities, public utiHties, and common carriers. 
(7) WATER AND WATER RIGHTS.—Nothing in the establish-
ment of the Corridor shall be considered to authorize or imply 
the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights for 
any purpose. 
(b) RESTRICTIONS ON COMMISSION AND SECRETARY.—Nothing 
in this Act shall be construed to vest in the Commission or the 
Secretary the authority to— 
(1) require a Federal agency. State agency, political subdivi-
sion of the State, or private person (including an owner of 
private property) to participate in a project or program carried 
out by the Commission or the Secretary under this Act; 
(2) intervene as a party in an administrative or judicial 
proceeding concerning the application or enforcement of a regu-
latory authority of a Federal agency, State agency, or political 
subdivision of the State, including, but not limited to, authority 
relating to— 
(A) land use regulation; 
(B) environmental quality; 
(C) licensing; 
(D) permitting; 
(E) easements; 
(F) private land development; or 
(G) other occupational or access issue; 
(3) estabUsh or modify a regulatory authority of a Federal 
agency. State agency, or political subdivision of the State, 
including authority relating to— 
(A) land use regulation; 
(B) environmental quality; or 
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(C) pipeline or utility crossings; 
(4) modify a policy of a Federal agency, State agency, 
or political subdivision of the State; 
(5) attest in any manner the authority and jurisdiction 
of the State with respect to the acquisition of lands or water, 
or interest in lands or water; 
(6) vest authority to reserve or appropriate water or water 
rights in any entity for any purpose; 
(7) deny, condition, or restrict the construction, repair, 
rehabilitation, or expansion of water facilities, 
including 
storm 
water, water, and wastewater treatment facilities; or 
(8) deny, condition, or restrict the exercise of water rights 
in accordance with the substantive and procedural require-
ments of the laws of the State. 
(c) SAVINGS PROVISION.—Nothing in this Act shall diminish, 
enlarge, or modify a right of a Federal agency, State agency, or 
political subdivision of the State— 
(1) to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction within the 
Corridor; or 
(2) to tax persons, corporations, franchises, or property, 
including minerals and other interests in or on lands or waters 
within the urban portions of the Corridor. 
(d) ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY.—Nothing in this Act requires 
an owner of private property to allow access to the property by 
the public. 
SEC. 113. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^There are authorized to be appropriated not 
to exceed $50,000 to the Commission to carry out this Act for 
each of the first 5 fiscal years following the date of enactment 
of this Act. 
(b) MATCHING FUNDS.—Funds may be made available pursuant 
to this section only to the extent they are matched by equivalent 
funds or in-kind contributions of services or materials from non-
Federal sources. 
Approved October 19, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 342: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-188 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996): 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 4, considered and passed House.