PUBLIC LAW 104-333—NOV. 12, 1996 110 STAT. 4273 (D) AQ analysis of means by which Federal, State, and local programs may best be coordinated to promote the purposes of this title. (E) An interpretive plan for the corridor. (3) APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL OF THE CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN. — (A) IN GENERAL.—Upon submission of the Corridor Management Plan from the Committee, the Secretary shall approve or disapprove said plan not later than 60 days after receipt of the plan. If the Secretary has taken no action after 60 days upon receipt, the plan shall be considered approved. (B) DISAPPROVAL AND REVISIONS.— I f the Secretary disapproves the Corridor Management Plan, the Secretary shall advise the Committee, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval and shall make recommendations for revision of the plan. The Secretary shall approve or disapprove proposed revisions to the plan not later than 60 days after receipt of such revision. If the Secretary has taken no action for 60 days after receipt, the plan shall be considered approved. (b) PRIORITIES. —The management entity shall give priority to the implementation of actions, goals, and policies set forth in the management plan for the corridor, including— (1) assisting units of government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations— (A) in conserving the corridor; (B) in establishing and maintgdning interpretive exhibits in the corridor; (C) in developing recreational opportunities in the corridor; (D) in increasing public awareness of and appreciation for the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the corridor; (E) in the restoration of historic buildings that are located within the boundaries of the corridor and relate to the themes of the corridor; and (F) in ensuring that clear, consistent, and environmentally appropriate signs identifying access points and sites of interest are put in place throughout the corridor; and (2) consistent with the goals of the management plan, encouraging economic viability in the affected communities by appropriate means. (c) CONSIDERATION OF INTERESTS OF LOCAL GROUPS. —The management entity shall, in preparing and implementing the management plan for the corridor, consider the interest of diverse units of government, businesses, private property owners, and nonprofit groups within the geographic area. (d) PUBLIC MEETINGS. —The management entity shall conduct public meetings at least quarterly regarding the implementation of the Corridor Management Plan. (e) ANNUAL REPORTS. —The management entity shall, for any fiscal year in which it receives Federal funds under this title or in which a loan made by the entity with Federal funds under section 807(d)(1) is outstanding, submit an annual report to the Secretary setting forth its accomplishments, its expenses and
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