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Problem:SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Cache La Poudre River Basin Heritage
Study Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

(a) Findings.--The Congress finds that--
(1) the Cache La Poudre River basin contains significant
historical, recreational, scenic, cultural, natural, economic,
and scientific resources; and
(2) sites and structures within the Cache La Poudre River
Basin represent--
(A) the development and management of water
resources critical to the westward expansion of the
Nation; and
(B) the sociocultural evolution of a working river,
from aboriginal tribes through early exploration,
nineteenth century settlement, development of a water
dependent agricultural economy, through the ongoing
transition to present day urban development.
(b) The purposes of this Act are--
(1) to identify and assess the management alternatives
encompassing the resources and themes of western water
development in the United States; and
(2) to evaluate strategies for multiobjective uses and
protection of the Cache La Poudre floodplain through
development of a River Greenway Plan.

SEC. 3. CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER BASIN HERITAGE STUDY.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter
referred to as the ''Secretary'') shall prepare a study of alternatives
for the Cache La Poudre River Basin in the State of Colorado. The study
shall include, but not be limited to--
(1) an inventory and assessment of significant cultural,
natural, recreational, and scenic resources throughout the
Cache La Poudre River Basin, using existing information where
available;
(2) an evaluation of properties to determine potential
eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic
Places;
(3) the suitability and feasibility of designating the
Cache La Poudre River Basin as a National Heritage Area;
(4) the identification of themes, resources, and events
which illustrate how settlement of the West was dependent upon
and dictated by the development and management of water;
(5) the development of a Greenway Plan for the floodplain
of the Cache La Poudre River that addresses--
(A) appropriate and compatible recreational
opportunities;
(B) protection of fish and wildlife habitat;
(C) maintenance or improvement of water quality;
(D) protection of wetlands;
(E) maintenance of natural hydrological processes;
(F) maintenance of riparian vegetation; and
(G) flood protection through resource protection
and development;
(6) an evaluation of the demonstration project undertaken
by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (d), including
recommendations for the disposition of any lands acquired
pursuant to such project;
(7) the identification of interpretive opportunities and
methods;
(8) the identification of preservation strategies for
resources located with the Cache La Poudre River Basin; and
(9) management alternatives and funding options for the
implementation of such preservation strategies.
(b) Consultation.--The study referred to in subsection (a) shall be
prepared in consultation with the Cache La Poudre River Basin Heritage
Advisory Commission established pursuant to section 4, affected units
of local governments, and other interested public and private entities.
(c) Report to Congress.--The study shall be completed no later than
two years after the date funds are made available for the purposes of
this section. Upon completion, the Secretary shall transmit such report
to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States
Senate and the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United
States House of Representatives.
(d) Demonstration Project.--(1) In furtherance of the purposes of
this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Cache La Poudre River
Heritage Commission established by section 4, is authorized to
undertake a demonstration project to evaluate the potential of using
voluntary land exchanges within the Cache La Poudre River floodplain
(hereinafter referred to as the ''floodplain'') as a means to provide
for the long-term preservation and management of the lands within the
floodplain.
(2) During the period of the study, the Secretary or the head of a
Federal agency is authorized to acquire lands within the floodplain in
Larimer and Weld Counties in the State of Colorado only through
voluntary land exchanges: Provided, That such land exchanges shall be
on an equal value basis, and shall be conducted in accordance with
applicable law.
(3) Lands acquired pursuant to this subsection shall be managed in
a manner that does not preclude the implementation of any management
alternative identified in the study of alternatives or the Greenway
Plan referred to in subsection (a).
(4) Where appropriate, the Secretary shall seek to enter into
memoranda of agreement with other Federal agencies to manage land
administered by such agencies within the floodplain, consistent with
the purposes of this Act.

SEC. 4. CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER BASIN HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION.

(a) Establishment.--There is established the Cache La Poudre River
Basin Heritage Advisory Commission (hereinafter referred to as the
''Commission''), to advise the Secretary on the preparation of the
study referred to in section 3(a).
(b) Membership.--The Commission shall be composed of 15 members
appointed by the Secretary as follows--
(1) the Director of the National Park Service, or the
Director's designee, ex officio;
(2) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief
of the Forest Service, or the Chief's designee, ex officio;
(3) nine members from recommendations submitted by the
Governor of the State of Colorado, including one member each to
represent--
(A) the State;
(B) Colorado State University;
(C) the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy
District;
(D) the city of Fort Collins;
(E) Larimer County;
(F) the city of Greeley; and
(G) Weld County;
and two members to represent the general public, who reside in
the study area.
(c) Chairperson.--The members of the Commission shall elect a
chairperson from among its members.
(d) Vacancies.--Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled in the
same manner in which the original appointment was made.
(e) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the
Chairperson.
(f) Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall receive no
compensation on account of their service on the Commission. 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.
(g) Waiver.--The provisions of section 14(b) of the Act of October
6, 1972 (86 Stat. 776), are hereby waived with respect to this
Commission.
(h) Annual Reports.--The Commission shall publish and submit to the
Secretary and the Governor of the State of Colorado an annual report
concerning the Commission's activities.
(i) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon the
completion of the study referred to in section 3.

SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary
to carry out this Act.
Solution:
Cache La Poudre River Basin Heritage Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a study of alternatives for the Cache La Poudre River Basin in Colorado, including: (1) an inventory and assessment of significant cultural, natural, recreational, and scenic resources throughout the Basin; (2) an evaluation of properties to determine potential eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places; (3) the suitability and feasibility of designating the Basin as a National Heritage Area; and (4) the identification of preservation strategies for resources located within the Basin, and management alternatives and funding options for the implementation of such strategies.
Authorizes the Secretary to undertake a demonstration project to evaluate the potential of using voluntary land exchanges within the Cache La Poudre River flood plain as a means to provide for the long-term preservation and management of the lands within the floodplain.
Establishes the Cock La Poudre River Basin Heritage Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary on the preparation of the study.
Authorizes appropriations.