PUBLIC LAW 101-398—SEPT. 28, 1990 104 STAT. 857 Mississippi River as a natural resource and national treasure; and (8) make the Commission accessible to such groups, agencies, and citizens by holding at least one well publicized public hearing in every State within the Corridor. (c) REPORT.—The Commission shall prepare a report— (1) specifying the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) containing— (A) a description of the Mississippi River Corridor and the proposed boundaries of a Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor (if so recommended) showing the primary corridor and such secondary zones as may be appropriate; (B) an inventory and assessment of the historic, economic, natural, recreational, scenic, cultural, and scientific resources of the Corridor; (C) specific preservation and interpretation goals and a priority timetable for their achievement; (D) proposed alternative management strategies whereby the funds, data, personnel, and authorities of public and private entities may be combined and coordinated in furtherance of the purposes of this Act; (E) proposed changes in Federal, State, and local laws and regulations that are needed to accomplish the purposes of this Act, in whole or in part; (F) proposals to improve guidance and assistance provided to Mississippi River States and political subdivisions thereof and other entities regarding their compliance with applicable provisions of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.), and related laws; and (G) such recommendations as the Commission may deem appropriate with respect to subparagraphs (A) through (F) and with respect to public access to and interpretation of the natural and cultural resources of the river and related outdoor recreation opportunities. SEC. 6. ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMISSION. (a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.— The Commission shall be composed of 15 members as follows: (1) The Director of the National Park Service (or designee). (2) The Secretary of Transportation (or designee). (3) The Secretary of Commerce (or designee). (4) The Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (or designee). (5) The Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of Engineers (or designee). (6) One member from ea6h Mississippi River State appointed by the Governor of such State from among the members of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission from such State. (b) FIRST APPOINTMENTS.— Members of the Commission required by subsection (a) to be appointed shall be first appointed not later than 45 days after the effective date of this Act. (c) VACANCIES.— A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the orginal appointment is made. (d) TERMS.— Members of the Commission shall be appointed for the life of the Commission.
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