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108 STAT. 4764 PUBLIC LAW 103-449—NOV. 2, 1994 16 USC 410CCC-24. 16 USC 410CCC-25. the status of approval by the Governor of Louisiana when the plan is submitted for review and approval. In determining whether or not to approve the plan the Secretary shall consider— (1) whether the Commission has afforded adequate opportunity, including public meetings and hearings, for public and governmental involvement in the preparation of the plan; and (2) whether reasonable assurances have been received from the State and local governments that the plan is supported and that the implementation program is feasible. (c) DISAPPROVAL OF THE PLAN.— If the Secretary disapproves the plan, he shall advise the Commission in writing of the reasons for disapproval, and shall provide recommendations and assistance in the revision plan. Following completion of any revisions to the plan, the Commission shall resubmit the plan to the Governor of Louisiana for approval, and to the Secretary, who shall approve or disapprove the plan within 90 days after the date that the plan is revised. SEC. 404. TERMINATION OF HERITAGE AREA COMMISSION. (a) TERMINATION.—The Commission shall terminate on the day occurring 10 years after the first official meeting of the Commission, (b) EXTENSION. — The Commission may petition to be extended for a period of not more than 5 years beginning on the day referred to in subsection (a), provided the Commission determines a critical need to fulfill the purposes of titles III and IV of this Act; and the Commission obtains approval from the Secretary, in consultation with the Governor of Louisiana. (c) HERITAGE AREA MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF THE COMMISSION.— The national heritage area status for the Cane River region shall continue following the termination of the Commission. The management plan, and partnerships and agreements subject to the plan shall guide the future management of the heritage area. The Commission, prior to its termination, shall recommend to the Governor of the State of Louisiana and the Secretary, appropriate entities, including the potential for a nonprofit corporation, to assume the responsibilities of the Commission. SEC. 405. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES. Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the heritage area shall— (1) consult with the Secretary and the Commission with respect to implementation of their proposed actions; and (2) to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate such activities with the Commission to minimize potential impacts on the resources of the heritage area.