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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)In general.--At reasonable and appropriate intervals, as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may--
(1) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of a National Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (b); and
(2) prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that includes recommendations for the continued role of the Service with respect to each National Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (c).
(b)Components.--An evaluation under subsection (a)(1) shall--
(1) assess the progress of the applicable local coordinating entity of a National Heritage Area with respect to--
(A) accomplishing the purposes of the applicable National Heritage Area; and
(B) achieving the goals and objectives of the management plan;
(2) analyze Federal, State, local, Tribal government, and private investments in the National Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and
(3) review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the National Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the National Heritage Area.
(c)Recommendations.--Each report under subsection (a)(2) shall include--
(1) if the report contains a recommendation of the Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National Heritage Area should be continued, an analysis of--
(A) any means by which that Federal funding may be reduced or eliminated over time; and
(B) the appropriate time period necessary to achieve the recommended reduction or elimination of Federal funding; or
(2) if the report contains a recommendation of the Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National Heritage Area should be eliminated, a description of potential impacts on conservation, interpretation, and sustainability in the applicable National Heritage Area.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 54 U.S.C. § 120104 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 54. National Park Service and Related Programs § 120104. Evaluation - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-54-national-park-service-and-related-programs/54-usc-sect-120104/
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