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[H.R. 1348 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]
H.R.1348
One Hundred Third Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twenty-fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-
four
An Act
To establish the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National
Heritage Corridor in the State of Connecticut, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
CORRIDOR

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This title may be cited as the ``Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers
Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994''.

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TITLE I

-QUINEBAUG AND SHETUCKET RIVERS VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE

The Congress finds that--
(1) the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley in the State of
Connecticut is one of the last unspoiled and undeveloped areas in
the Northeastern United States and has remained largely intact,
including important aboriginal archaeological sites, excellent
water quality, beautiful rural landscapes, architecturally
significant mill structures and mill villages, and large acreages
of parks and other permanent open space;
(2) the State of Connecticut ranks last among the 50 States in
the amount of federally protected park and open space lands within
its borders and lags far behind the other Northeastern States in
the amount of land set-aside for public recreation;
(3) the beautiful rural landscapes, scenic vistas and excellent
water quality of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers contain
significant undeveloped recreational opportunities for people
throughout the United States;
(4) the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley is within a two-
hour drive of the major metropolitan areas of New York City,
Hartford, Providence, Worcester, Springfield, and Boston. With the
President's Commission on Americans Outdoors reporting that
Americans are taking shorter ``closer-to-home'' vacations, the
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley represents important close-by
recreational opportunities for significant population;
(5) the existing mill sites and other structures throughout the
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley were instrumental in the
development of the industrial revolution;
(6) the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley contains a vast
number of discovered and unrecovered Native American and colonial
archaeological sites significant to the history of North America
and the United States;
(7) the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley represents one of
the last traditional upland farming and mill village communities in
the Northeastern United States;
(8) the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley played a
nationally significant role in the cultural evolution of the prewar
colonial period, leading the transformation from Puritan to Yankee,
the ``Great Awakening'' religious revival and early political
development leading up to and during the War of Independence; and
(9) many local, regional and State agencies businesses, and
private citizens and the New England Governors' Conference have
expressed an overwhelming desire to combine forces: to work
cooperatively to preserve and enhance resources region-wide and
better plan for the future.

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NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR; PURPOSE.
(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the State of
Connecticut the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage
Corridor.
(b) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this title to provide assistance
to the State of Connecticut, its units of local and regional government
and citizens in the development and implementation of integrated
cultural, historical, and recreational land resource management
programs in order to retain, enhance, and interpret the significant
features of the lands, water, and structures of the Quinebaug and
Shetucket Rivers Valley.

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(a) Boundaries.--The boundaries of the Corridor shall include the
towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford,
Franklin, Griswold, Hampton, Killingly, Lebanon, Lisbon, Mansfield,
Norwich, Plainfield, Pomfret, Preston, Putnam, Scotland, Sprague,
Sterling, Thompson, Voluntown, Windham, and Woodstock. As soon as
practical after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
publish in the Federal Register a detailed description and map of
boundaries established under this subsection.

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(a) Preparation of Plan.--Within two years after the date of
enactment of this title, the Governor of the State of Connecticut is
encouraged to develop 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 comprehensive historic
preservation, interpretation, and recreational plan for the Corridor.
The plan shall--
(1) recommend non-binding advisory standards and criteria
pertaining to the construction, preservation, restoration,
alteration and use of properties within the Corridor, including an
inventory of such properties which potentially could be preserved,
restored, managed, developed, maintained, or acquired based upon
their historic, cultural or recreational significance;
(2) develop an historic interpretation plan to interpret the
history of the Corridor;
(3) develop an inventory of existing and potential 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
intergovernmental cooperative agreements to protect the Corridor's
historical, cultural, recreational, scenic, and natural resources
in a manner consistent with supporting appropriate 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
recommendations, 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 paragraph 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 Secretary may take
appropriate steps to assist in the preservation and interpretation of
historic resources, and to assist in the development 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;
(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 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 organizations in the
restoration 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.

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(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.

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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.

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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 section 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 Southeastern
Connecticut Regional Planning Agency or its successor).

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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 funding for the Corridor
shall not exceed 50 percent of the total annual costs for the Corridor.

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The Corridor shall not be deemed to be a unit of the National Park
System.

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This title may be cited as the ``Weir Farm National Historic Site
Expansion Act of 1994''.

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TITLE II

-WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ADDITIONS

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.

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(a) Adjustment.--Section 4(b) of the Weir Farm National Historic
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 Wilton, 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 paragraphs (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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Titles III and IV of this Act may be cited as the ``Cane River
Creole National Historical Park and National Heritage Area Act''.

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TITLE III

-CANE RIVER CREOLE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK

(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
landscapes 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 approximately 300 publicly
and privately owned properties, four other national historic
landmarks, and other structures and sites that may meet criteria
for landmark significance following further 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 culture
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, and
private landowners, with full recognition that programs must fully
involve the local communities and landowners.

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PARK.
(a) In General.--In order to assist in the preservation and
interpretation of, and education concerning, the Creole culture and
diverse history of the Natchitoches region, and to provide technical
assistance to a broad range of public and private landowners and
preservation organizations, there is hereby established the Cane River
Creole National Historical Park in the State of Louisiana (hereinafter
in titles III and IV of this Act referred to as the ``historical
park'').
(b) Area Included.--The historical park shall consist of lands and
interests therein as follows:
(1) Lands and structures associated with the Oakland Plantation
as depicted on map CARI, 80,002, dated January 1994.
(2) Lands and structures owned or acquired by Museum Contents,
Inc. as depicted on map CARI, 80,001A, dated May 1994.
(3) Sites that may be the subject of cooperative agreements
with the National Park Service for the purposes of historic
preservation and interpretation including, but not limited to, the
Melrose Plantation, the Badin-Rouge site, the Cherokee Plantation,
the Beau Fort Plantation, and sites within the Natchitoches
National Historical Landmark District: Provided, That such sites
may not be added to the historical park unless the Secretary of the
Interior (hereinafter referred to as the ``Secretary'') determines,
based on further research and planning, that such sites meet the
applicable criteria for national historical significance,
suitability, and feasibility, and notification of the proposed
addition has been transmitted to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the United States Senate and the appropriate
committees of the House of Representatives.
(4) Not to exceed 10 acres of land that the Secretary may
designate for an interpretive visitor center complex to serve the
needs of the historical park and heritage area established in title
IV of this Act.

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(a) In General.--The Secretary shall administer the historical park
in accordance with this title and with provisions of law generally
applicable to units of the National Park System, including the Act
entitled ``An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other
purposes'', approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1, 2-4);
and the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666, 16 U.S.C. 461-467). The
Secretary shall manage the historical park in such a manner as will
preserve resources and cultural landscapes relating to the Creole
culture of the Cane River and enhance public understanding of the
important cultural heritage of the Cane River region.
(b) Donations.--The Secretary may accept and retain donations of
funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, or other
public or private entities for the purposes of providing programs,
services, facilities, or technical assistance that further the purposes
of titles III and IV of this Act. Any funds donated to the Secretary
pursuant to this subsection may be expended without further
appropriation.
(c) Interpretive Center.--The Secretary is authorized to construct,
operate, and maintain an interpretive center on lands identified by the
Secretary pursuant to section 303(b)(4). Such center shall provide for
the general information and orientation needs of the historical park
and the heritage area. The Secretary shall consult with the State of
Louisiana, the City of Natchitoches, the Association for the
Preservation of Historic Natchitoches, and the Cane River National
Heritage Area Commission pursuant to section 402 of this Act in the
planning and development of the interpretive center.
(d) Cooperative Agreements and Technical Assistance.--(1) The
Secretary, after consultation with the Cane River Heritage Area
Commission established pursuant to section 402 of this Act, is
authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with owners of
properties within the heritage area and owners of properties within the
historical park that provide important educational and interpretive
opportunities relating to the heritage of the Cane River region. The
Secretary may also enter into cooperative agreements for the purpose of
facilitating the preservation of important historic sites and
structures identified in the historical park's general management plan
or other heritage elements related to the heritage of the Cane River
region. Such cooperative agreements shall specify that the National
Park Service shall have reasonable rights of access for operational and
visitor use needs and that preservation treatments will meet the
Secretary's standards for rehabilitation of historic buildings.
(2) The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative
agreements with the City of Natchitoches, the State of Louisiana, and
other public or private organizations for the development of the
interpretive center, educational programs, and other materials that
will facilitate public use of the historical park and heritage area.
(e) Research.--The Secretary, acting through the National Park
Service, shall coordinate a comprehensive research program on the
complex history of the Cane River region, including ethnography studies
of the living communities along the Cane River, and how past and
present generations have adapted to their environment, including
genealogical studies of families within the Cane River area. Research
shall include, but not be limited to, the extensive primary historic
documents within the Natchitoches and Cane River areas, and curation
methods for their care and exhibition. The research program shall be
coordinated with Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and the
National Center for Preservation of Technology and Training in
Natchitoches.

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(a) General Authority.--Except as otherwise provided in this
section, the Secretary is authorized to acquire lands and interest
therein within the boundaries of the historical park by donation,
purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
(b) State and Local Properties.--Lands and interests therein that
are owned by the State of Louisiana, or any political subdivision
thereof, may be acquired only by donation or exchange.
(c) Museum Contents, Inc.--Lands and structures identified in
section 303(b)(2) may be acquired only by donation.
(d) Cooperative Agreement Sites.--Lands and interests therein that
are the subject of cooperative agreements pursuant to section 303(b)(3)
shall not be acquired except with the consent of the owner thereof.

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Within 3 years after the date funds are made available therefor and
in consultation with the Cane River Heritage Area Commission, the
National Park Service shall prepare a general management plan for the
historical park. The plan shall include, but need not be limited to--
(1) a visitor use plan indicating programs and facilities that
will be provided for public use, including the location and cost of
an interpretive center;
(2) programs and management actions that the National Park
Service will undertake cooperatively with the heritage area
commission, including preservation treatments for important sites,
structures, objects, and research materials. Planning shall address
educational media, roadway signing, and brochures that could be
coordinated with the Commission pursuant to section 403 of this
Act; and
(3) preservation and use plans for any sites and structures
that are identified for National Park Service involvement through
cooperative agreements.

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(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established the Cane River
National Heritage Area (hereinafter in this title referred to as the
``heritage area'').
(b) Purpose.--In furtherance of the need to recognize the value and
importance of the Cane River region and in recognition of the findings
of section 302(a) of this Act, it is the purpose of this title to
establish a heritage area to complement the historical park and to
provide for a culturally sensitive approach to the preservation of the
heritage of the Cane River region, and for other needs including--
(1) recognizing areas important to the Nation's heritage and
identity;
(2) assisting in the preservation and enhancement of the
cultural landscape and traditions of the Cane River region;
(3) providing a framework for those who live within this
important dynamic cultural landscape to assist in preservation and
educational actions; and
(4) minimizing the need for Federal land acquisition and
management.
(c) Area Included.--The heritage area shall include--
(1) an area approximately 1 mile on both sides of the Cane
River as depicted on map CARI, 80,000A, dated May 1994;
(2) those properties within the Natchitoches National Historic
Landmark District which are the subject of cooperative agreements
pursuant to section 304(d) of this Act;
(3) the Los Adaes State Commemorative Area;
(4) the Fort Jesup State Commemorative Area;
(5) the Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Commemorative Area; and
(6) the Kate Chopin House.
A final identification of all areas and sites to be included in the
heritage area shall be included in the heritage area management plan as
required in section 403.

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TITLE IV

-CANE RIVER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

(a) Establishment.--To assist in implementing the purposes of
titles II and III of this Act and to provide guidance for the
management of the heritage area, there is established the Cane River
National Heritage Area Commission (hereinafter in this title referred
to as the ``Commission'').
(b) Membership.--The Commission shall consist of 19 members to be
appointed no later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this
title. The Commission shall be appointed by the Secretary as follows--
(1) one member from recommendations submitted by the Mayor of
Natchitoches;
(2) one member from recommendations submitted by the
Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches;
(3) one member from recommendations submitted by the
Natchitoches Historic Foundation, Inc.;
(4) two members with experience in and knowledge of tourism in
the heritage area from recommendations submitted by local business
and tourism organizations;
(5) one member from recommendations submitted by the Governor
of the State of Louisiana;
(6) one member from recommendations submitted by the Police
Jury of Natchitoches Parish;
(7) one member from recommendations submitted by the Concern
Citizens of Cloutierville;
(8) one member from recommendations submitted by the St.
Augustine Historical Society;
(9) one member from recommendations submitted by the Black
Heritage Committee;
(10) one member from recommendations submitted by the Los
Adaes/Robeline Community;
(11) one member from recommendations submitted by the
Natchitoches Historic District Commission;
(12) one member from recommendations submitted by the Cane
River Waterway Commission;
(13) two members who are landowners in and residents of the
heritage area;
(14) one member with experience and knowledge of historic
preservation from recommendations submitted by the Museum Contents,
Inc.;
(15) one member with experience and knowledge of historic
preservation from recommendations submitted by the President of
Northwestern State University of Louisiana;
(16) one member with experience in and knowledge of
environmental, recreational and conservation matters affecting the
heritage area from recommendations submitted by the Natchitoches
Sportsmans Association and other local recreational and
environmental organizations; and
(17) the director of the National Park Service, or the
Director's designee, ex officio.
(c) Duties of the Commission.--The Commission shall--
(1) prepare a management plan for the heritage area in
consultation with the National Park Service, the State of
Louisiana, the City of Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish,
interested groups, property owners, and the public;
(2) consult with the Secretary on the preparation of the
general management plan for the historical park;
(3) develop cooperative agreements with property owners,
preservation groups, educational groups, the State of Louisiana,
the City of Natchitoches, universities, and tourism groups, and
other groups to further the purposes of titles III and IV of this
Act; and
(4) identify appropriate entities, such as a non-profit
corporation, that could be established to assume the
responsibilities of the Commission following its termination.
(d) Powers of the Commission.--In furtherance of the purposes of
titles III and IV of this Act, the Commission is authorized to--
(1) procure temporary and intermittent services to the same
extent that is authorized by section 3109(b) of title 5, United
States Code, but at rates determined by the Commission to be
reasonable;
(2) accept the services of personnel detailed from the State of
Louisiana or any political subdivision thereof, and may reimburse
the State or political subdivision for such services;
(3) upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal
agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of
such agency to the Commission to assist the Commission in carrying
out its duties;
(4) appoint and fix the compensation of such staff as may be
necessary to carry out its duties. Staff shall be appointed subject
to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing
appointments in the competitive service, and shall be paid in
accordance with the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of
chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General
Schedule pay rates;
(5) enter into cooperative agreements with public or private
individuals or entities for research, historic preservation, and
education purposes;
(6) make grants to assist in the preparation of studies that
identify, preserve, and plan for the management of the heritage
area;
(7) notwithstanding any other provision of law, seek and accept
donations of funds or services from individuals, foundations, or
other public or private entities and expend the same for the
purposes of providing services and programs in furtherance of the
purposes of titles III and IV of this Act;
(8) assist others in developing educational, informational, and
interpretive programs and facilities;
(9) hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places,
take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Commission
may consider appropriate; and
(10) use the United States mails in the same manner and under
the same conditions as other departments or agencies of the United
States.
(e) Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall receive no
compensation for 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.
(f) Chairman.--The Commission shall elect a chairman from among its
members. The term of the chairman shall be for 3 years.
(g) Terms.--The terms of Commission members shall be for 3 years.
Any member of the Commission appointed by the Secretary for a 3-year
term may serve after expiration of his or her term until a successor is
appointed. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the
original appointment was made. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy
shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the predecessor was
appointed.
(h) Annual Reports.--The Commission shall submit an annual report
to the Secretary identifying its expenses and any income, the entities
to which any grants or technical assistance were made during the year
for which the report is made, and actions that are planned for the
following year.

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(a) In General.--Within 3 years after the Commission conducts its
first meeting, it shall prepare and submit a heritage area management
plan to the Governor of the State of Louisiana. The Governor shall, if
the Governor approves the plan, submit it to the Secretary for review
and approval. The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to the
Commission in the preparation and implementation of the plan, in
concert with actions by the National Park Service to prepare a general
management plan for the historical park. The plan shall consider local
government plans and shall present a unified heritage preservation and
education plan for the heritage area. The plan shall include, but not
be limited to--
(1) an inventory of important properties and cultural
landscapes that should be preserved, managed, developed, and
maintained because of their cultural, natural, and public use
significance;
(2) an analysis of current land uses within the area and how
they affect the goals of preservation and public use of the
heritage area;
(3) an interpretive plan to address the cultural and natural
history of the area, and actions to enhance visitor use. This
element of the plan shall be undertaken in consultation with the
National Park Service and visitor use plans for the historical
park;
(4) recommendations for coordinating actions by local, State,
and Federal governments within the heritage area, to further the
purposes of titles III and IV of this Act; and
(5) an implementation program for the plan including desired
actions by State and local governments and other involved groups
and entities.
(b) Approval of the Plan.--The Secretary shall approve or
disapprove the plan within 90 days after receipt of the plan from the
Commission. The Commission shall notify the Secretary of the status of
approval by the Governor of Louisiana when the plan is submitted for
review and approval. In determining whether or not to approve the plan
the Secretary shall consider--
(1) whether the Commission has afforded adequate opportunity,
including public meetings and hearings, for public and governmental
involvement in the preparation of the plan; and
(2) whether reasonable assurances have been received from the
State and local governments that the plan is supported and that the
implementation program is feasible.
(c) Disapproval of the Plan.--If the Secretary disapproves the
plan, he shall advise the Commission in writing of the reasons for
disapproval, and shall provide recommendations and assistance in the
revision plan. Following completion of any revisions to the plan, the
Commission shall resubmit the plan to the Governor of Louisiana for
approval, and to the Secretary, who shall approve or disapprove the
plan within 90 days after the date that the plan is revised.

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(a) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate on the day
occurring 10 years after the first official meeting of the Commission.
(b) Extension.--The Commission may petition to be extended for a
period of not more than 5 years beginning on the day referred to in
subsection (a), provided the Commission determines a critical need to
fulfill the purposes of titles III and IV of this Act; and the
Commission obtains approval from the Secretary, in consultation with
the Governor of Louisiana.
(c) Heritage Area Management Following Termination of the
Commission.--The national heritage area status for the Cane River
region shall continue following the termination of the Commission. The
management plan, and partnerships and agreements subject to the plan
shall guide the future management of the heritage area. The Commission,
prior to its termination, shall recommend to the Governor of the State
of Louisiana and the Secretary, appropriate entities, including the
potential for a nonprofit corporation, to assume the responsibilities
of the Commission.

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Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly
affecting the heritage area shall--
(1) consult with the Secretary and the Commission with respect
to implementation of their proposed actions; and
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate such
activities with the Commission to minimize potential impacts on the
resources of the heritage area.

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There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary to carry out titles III and IV of this Act.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.

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Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994

Other Sections

TITLE I

TITLE II

TITLE III

TITLE IV

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