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PUBLIC LAW 100-000—MMMM. DD, 1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-692—NOV. 18, 1988

102 STAT. 4557

House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate; and (3) the Secretary approves such extension. SEC. 10. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

(a) APPROVAL OF PLAN.—The Secretary of the Interior shall approve or disapprove a Plan submitted to him under this Act by the Commission not later than 60 days after he receives such Plan. The Secretary shall approve a Plan submitted to him if— (1) he finds that the Plan, if implemented, would adequately protect the significant historical and cultural resources of the Corridor while providing adequate and appropriate outdoor recreational opportunities and economic activities within the Corridor; (2) he determines that the Commission held public hearings and provided adequate opportunity for public and governmental involvement in the preparation of the Plan; and (3) he receives adequate assurances from appropriate Commonwealth officials that the recommended implementation program identified in the Plan will be initiated within a reasonable time after the date of approval of the Plan, and that such implementation program will ensure effective implementation of the State and local aspects of the Plan. (b) DISAPPROVAL OF PLAN.—If the Secretary disapproves a Plan submitted to him by the Commission, he shall advise the Commission in writing of the reasons therefore and shall make recommendations for revisions in the Plan. The Commission shall within 90 days of receipt of such notice of disapproval revise and resubmit the plan to the Secretary who shall approve or disapprove a proposed revision within 60 days after the date it is submitted to him. (c) INTERPRETIVE MATERIALS.—Following approval of the Plan as provided under subsection (a), the Secretary shall assist the Commission in designing and producing interpretive materials based on the Plan. Such materials may include— (1) guide brochures for exploring the Corridor by automobile, train, bicycle, boat, or foot; (2) indoor and outdoor visitor displays, which may include video presentations, at several locations along the Corridor; and (3) a mobile display describing the history of the Corridor, to be used in the Corridor, public buildings, libraries, and schools. (d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary of the Interior shall, upon the request of the Commission, provide technical assistance to the Commission in the preparation and implementation of the Plan. SEC. 11. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES.

Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the flow of the Canal or the natural resources of the Corridor shall— (1) consult with the Secretary and the Commission with respect to such activities; (2) cooperate with the Secretary and the Commission in carrying out their duties under this Act and, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate such activities with the carrying out of such duties; and