Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 108 Part 6.djvu/187

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PUBLIC LAW 103-449—NOV. 2, 1994 108 STAT. 4755 (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. SEC. 106. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. (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. SEC. 107. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES. 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. SEC. 108. DEFINITIONS. 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