Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 114 Part 2.djvu/571

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PUBLIC LAW 106-357—OCT. 24, 2000 114 STAT. 1395 Water Delaware downstream to the confluence of White Clay Creek with the Christina River, as a recreational river. "(L) 1.3 miles of Middle Run outside the boundaries of the Middle Run Natural Area, as a recreational river. "(M) 5.2 miles of Middle Run that flow within the boundaries of the Middle Run Natural Area, as a scenic river. "(N) 15.6 miles of Pike Creek, as a recreational river. "(O) 38.7 miles of Mill Creek, as a recreational river.". SEC. 4. BOUNDARIES. 16 USC 1274 With respect to each of the segments of White Clay Creek and its tributaries designated by the amendment made by section 3, in lieu of the boundaries provided for in section 3(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(b)), the boundaries of the segment shall be 250 feet as measured from the ordinary high water mark on both sides of the segment. SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATION. 16 USC 1274 (a) BY SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR. —The segments designated by the amendment made by section 3 shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the "Secretary"), in cooperation with the White Clay Creek Watershed Management Committee as provided for in the plan prepared by the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Study Task Force and the National Park Service, entitled "White Clay Creek and Its Tributaries Watershed Management Plan" and dated May 1998 (referred to in this Act as the "Management Plan"). (b) REQUIREMENT FOR COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN. — The Management Plan shall be considered to satisfy the requirements for a comprehensive management plan under section 3(d) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(d)). (c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. —In order to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the segments designated by the amendment made by section 3, the Secretary shall offer to enter into a cooperative agreement pursuant to sections 10(c) and 11(b)(1) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1281(e), 1282(b)(1)) with the White Clay Creek Watershed Management Committee as provided for in the Management Plan. SEC. 6. FEDERAL ROLE IN MANAGEMENT. 16 USC 1274 (a) IN GENERAL. — The Director of the National Park Service (or a designee) shall represent the Secretary in the implementation of the Management Plan, this Act, and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act with respect to each of the segments designated by the amendment made by section 3, including the review, required under section 7(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1278(a)), of proposed federally-assisted water resources projects that could have a direct and adverse effect on the values for which the segment is designated. (b) ASSISTANCE.—To assist in the implementation of the Management Plan, this Act, and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act with respect to each of the segments designated by the amendment made by section 3, the Secretary may provide technical assistance, staff support, and funding at a cost to the Federal Government in an amount, in the aggregate, of not to exceed $150,000 for each fiscal year.