Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 114 Part 5.djvu/341

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PUBLIC LAW 106-554—APPENDIX D 114 STAT. 2763A-301 (6) propose programs to protect, interpret, and promote the Corridor's historical, cultural, recreational, educational, scenic, and natural resources; (7) include an inventory of canal-related natural, cultural and historic sites and resources located in the Area; (8) recommend Federal, State, and local strategies and policies to support economic development, especially tourismrelated development and recreation, consistent with the purposes of the Corridor; (9) develop criteria and priorities for financial preservation assistance; (10) identify and foster strong cooperative relationships between the National Park Service, the New York State Canal Corporation, other Federal and State agencies, and nongovernmental organizations; (11) recommend specific areas for development of interpretive, educational, and technical assistance centers associated with the Corridor; and (12) contain a program for implementation of the Csmalway Plan by all necessary parties. (b) APPROVAL OF THE CANALWAY PLAN.— The Secretary and the Governor shall approve or disapprove the Canalway Plan not later than 90 days after receiving the Canalway Plan. (c) CRITERM..— The Secretary may not approve the plan unless the Secretary finds that the plan, if implemented, would adequately protect the significant historical, cultural, natural, and recreational resources of the Corridor and consistent with such protection provide adequate and appropriate outdoor recreational opportunities and economic activities within the Corridor. In determining whether or not to approve the Canalway Plan, the Secretary shall consider whether— (1) the Commission has afforded adequate opportunity, including public hearings, for public and governmental involvement in the preparation of the Canalway Plan; and (2) the Secretary has received adequate assurances from the Governor and appropriate State officials that the recommended implementation program identified in the plan will be initiated within a reasonable time after the date of approval of the Canalway Plan and such program will ensure effective implementation of State and local aspects of the Canalway Plan. (d) DISAPPROVAL OF CANALWAY PLAN. —I f the Secretary or the Governor do not approve the Canalway Plan, the Secretary or the Governor shall advise the Commission in writing within 90 days the reasons therefore and shall indicate any recommendations for revisions. Following completion of any necessary revisions of the Canalway Plan, the Secretary and the Governor shall have 90 days to either approve or disapprove of the revised Canalway Plan. (e) AMENDMENTS TO CANALWAY PLAN. —The Secretary and the Governor shall review substantial amendments to the Canalway Plan. Funds appropriated pursuant to this title may not be expended to implement the changes made by such amendments until the Secretary and the Governor approve the amendments.