September 18, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8659 for hospital outpatient department Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate LACKAWANNA VALLEY NATIONAL services. communicate these resolutions to the House HERITAGE AREA ACT OF 1999 of Representatives and transmit an enrolled S. 3049 copy thereof to the family of the deceased. The Senate proceeded to consider the At the request of Mr. FITZGERALD, Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns bill (H.R. 940) to designate the Lacka- the name of the Senator from Min- today, it stand adjourned as a further mark wanna Valley National Heritage Area, nesota (Mr. GRAMS) was added as a co- of respect to the memory of the Honorable and for other purposes, which had been sponsor of S. 3049, a bill to increase the Murray Zweben. reported from the Committee on En- maximum amount of marketing loan f ergy and Natural Resources, with an gains and loan deficiency payments NOTICE OF HEARING amendment, as follows: that an agricultural producer may re- (Strike out all after the enacting ceive during the 2000 crop year. SUBCOMMITTEE ON FORESTRY AND PUBLIC LAND clause and insert the part printed in S. RES. 304 MANAGEMENT italic.) At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I would TITLE I—LACKAWANNA VALLEY NATIONAL name of the Senator from Rhode Island like to announce for the public that a HERITAGE AREA (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of hearing has been scheduled before the SECTION 101. SHORT TITLE. S. Res. 304, a resolution expressing the Subcommittee on Forests and Public This title may be cited as the ‘‘Lackawanna sense of the Senate regarding the de- Land Management of the Committee Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000’’. velopment of educational programs on on Energy and Natural Resources. SEC. 102. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. veterans’ contributions to the country The hearing will take place on Tues- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— and the designation of the week that day, September 26, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. in (1) the industrial and cultural heritage of northeastern Pennsylvania, including Lacka- includes Veterans Day as ‘‘National room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- fice Building in Washington, D.C. wanna County, Luzerne County, Wayne Coun- Veterans Awareness Week’’ for the ty, and Susquehanna County, related directly to presentation of such educational pro- The purpose of this hearing is to re- anthracite and anthracite-related industries, is grams. ceive testimony on S. 3052, a bill to nationally significant; S. RES. 332 designate wilderness areas and a coop- (2) the industries referred to in paragraph (1) At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the erative management and protection include anthracite mining, ironmaking, textiles, area in the vicinity of Steens Mountain and rail transportation; name of the Senator from Maryland (3) the industrial and cultural heritage of the (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- in Harney County, Oregon, and for other purposes and S. 3044 a bill to es- anthracite and anthracite-related industries in sor of S. Res. 332, a resolution express- the region described in paragraph (1) includes ing the sense of the Senate with re- tablish the Las Cienegas National Con- the social history and living cultural traditions spect to the peace process in Northern servation Area in the State of Arizona. of the people of the region; Ireland. Those who wish to submit written (4) the labor movement of the region played a significant role in the development of the Na- S. RES. 343 statements should write to the Com- mittee on Energy and Natural Re- tion, including— At the request of Mr. FITZGERALD, sources, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. (A) the formation of many major unions such the names of the Senator from Colo- as the United Mine Workers of America; and 20510. For further information, please rado (Mr. ALLARD), the Senator from (B) crucial struggles to improve wages and call Mike Menge at (202) 224–6170. Nevada (Mr. REID), the Senator from working conditions, such as the 1900 and 1902 New York (Mr. SCHUMER), and the Sen- f anthracite strikes; (5)(A) the Secretary of the Interior is respon- ator from New York (Mr. MOYNIHAN) AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO sible for protecting the historical and cultural were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 343, MEET resources of the United States; and a resolution expressing the sense of the SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING (B) there are significant examples of those re- Senate that the International Red sources within the region described in para- Cross and Red Crescent Movement Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask graph (1) that merit the involvement of the Fed- should recognize and admit to full unanimous consent that the Special eral Government to develop, in cooperation with membership Israel’s Magen David Committee on Aging be permitted to the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, the Adom Society with its emblem, the meet today, September 18, 2000, from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and local and governmental entities, programs and projects to Red Shield of David. 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. in Dirksen 562 for the purpose of conducting a hearing. conserve, protect, and interpret this heritage f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without adequately for future generations, while pro- SENATE RESOLUTION 358—REL- objection, it is so ordered. viding opportunities for education and revital- ization; and ATIVE TO THE DEATH OF MUR- f (6) the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Author- RAY ZWEBEN, PARLIAMEN- ORDER OF BUSINESS ity would be an appropriate management entity TARIAN EMERITUS OF THE for a Heritage Area established in the region de- UNITED STATES SENATE Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, I scribed in paragraph (1). Mr. LOTT (for himself and Mr. have been asked to make certain re- (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Lacka- quests on behalf of the leader. wanna Valley National Heritage Area are— DASCHLE) submitted the following reso- f (1) to foster a close working relationship lution; which was considered and among all levels of government, the private sec- agreed to: THE CALENDAR tor, and the local communities in the anthracite S. RES. 358 coal region of northeastern Pennsylvania and Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, I enable the communities to conserve their herit- Whereas Murray Zweben served the Senate ask unanimous consent that the Sen- with honor and distinction as its third Par- age while continuing to pursue economic oppor- liamentarian from 1974 to 1981; ate now proceed en bloc to the fol- tunities; and Whereas Murray Zweben was Assistant lowing two bills: Calendar No. 681, H.R. (2) to conserve, interpret, and develop the his- Senate Parliamentarian from 1963 to 1974; 940, and Calendar No. 680, S. 2247. torical, cultural, natural, and recreational re- Whereas Murray Zweben served the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sources related to the industrial and cultural for more than 20 years; objection, it is so ordered. heritage of the 4-county region described in sub- Whereas Murray Zweben performed his Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, I section (a)(1). Senate duties in an impartial and profes- ask unanimous consent that any com- SEC. 103. DEFINITIONS. sional manner; (1) HERITAGE AREA.—The term ‘‘Heritage Whereas Murray Zweben was honored by mittee amendments be agreed to where Area’’ means the Lackawanna Valley Historical the Senate with the title Parliamentarian appropriate, the bills be read the third Heritage Area established by section 4. Emeritus; time and passed, any title amendments (2) MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The term ‘‘manage- Whereas Murray Zweben served his coun- be agreed to, as necessary, the motions ment entity’’ means the management entity for try as an officer in the United States Navy to reconsider be laid upon the table, the Heritage Area specified in section 4(c). from 1953 to 1956; Now therefore be it and any statements relating to the (3) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term ‘‘manage- Resolved, That the Senate has heard with ment plan’’ means the management plan for the bills be printed in the RECORD, with the profound sorrow and deep regret the an- Heritage Area developed under section 6(b). nouncement of the death of the Honorable above occurring en bloc. (4) PARTNER.—The term ‘‘partner’’ means— Murray Zweben, Parliamentarian Emeritus The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (A) a Federal, State, or local governmental en- of the United States Senate. objection, it is so ordered. tity; and

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(B) an organization, private industry, or indi- (5) SUBMISSION TO SECRETARY FOR AP- (1) PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary vidual involved in promoting the conservation PROVAL.— may, at the request of the management entity, and preservation of the cultural and natural re- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than the last day provide technical and financial assistance to the sources of the Heritage Area. of the 3-year period beginning on the date of en- management entity to develop and implement (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means actment of this Act, the management entity the management plan. the Secretary of the Interior. shall submit the management plan to the Sec- (2) PRIORITY IN ASSISTANCE.—In assisting the SEC. 104. LACKAWANNA VALLEY NATIONAL HER- retary for approval. management entity, the Secretary shall give pri- ITAGE AREA. (B) EFFECT OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT.—If a man- ority to actions that assist in— (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established the agement plan is not submitted to the Secretary (A) conserving the significant historical, cul- Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area. by the day referred to in subparagraph (A), the tural, and natural resources that support the (b) BOUNDARIES.—The Heritage Area shall be Secretary shall not, after that day, provide any purpose of the Heritage Area; and comprised of all or parts of Lackawanna Coun- grant or other assistance under this Title with (B) providing educational, interpretive, and ty, Luzerne County, Wayne County, and Sus- respect to the Heritage Area until a management recreational opportunities consistent with the quehanna County, Pennsylvania, determined in plan for the Heritage Area is submitted to the resources and associated values of the Heritage accordance with the compact under section 5. Secretary. Area. (c) MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The management (c) DUTIES OF MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The (b) APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL OF MANAGE- entity for the Heritage Area shall be the Lacka- management entity shall— MENT PLANS.— wanna Heritage Valley Authority. (1) give priority to implementing actions speci- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in consulta- SEC. 105. COMPACT. fied in the compact and management plan, in- tion with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, shall approve or disapprove a (a) IN GENERAL.—To carry out this Title, the cluding steps to assist units of government and Secretary shall enter into a compact with the nonprofit organizations in preserving the Herit- management plan submitted under this Title not management entity. age Area; later than 90 days after receipt of the manage- (b) CONTENTS OF COMPACT.—The compact (2) assist units of government and nonprofit ment plan. (2) ACTION FOLLOWING DISAPPROVAL.— shall include information relating to the objec- organizations in— (A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary disapproves tives and management of the area, including— (A) establishing and maintaining interpretive a management plan, the Secretary shall advise (1) a delineation of the boundaries of the Her- exhibits in the Heritage Area; the management entity in writing of the reasons itage Area; and (B) developing recreational resources in the (2) a discussion of the goals and objectives of Heritage Area; for the disapproval and shall make rec- the Heritage Area, including an explanation of (C) increasing public awareness of and appre- ommendations for revisions to the management the proposed approach to conservation and in- ciation for the historical, natural, and architec- plan. (B) DEADLINE FOR APPROVAL OF REVISION.— terpretation and a general outline of the protec- tural resources and sites in the Heritage Area; The Secretary shall approve or disapprove a tion measures committed to by the partners. and (D) restoring historic buildings that relate to proposed revision within 90 days after the date SEC. 106. AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF THE on which the revision is submitted to the Sec- MANAGEMENT ENTITY. the purposes of the Heritage Area; retary. (a) AUTHORITIES OF MANAGEMENT ENTITY.— (3) encourage economic viability in the Herit- age Area consistent with the goals of the man- (c) APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS.— The management entity may, for the purposes of (1) REVIEW.—The Secretary shall review sub- preparing and implementing the management agement plan; (4) encourage local governments to adopt land stantial amendments (as determined under sec- plan, use funds made available under this Title tion 6(c)(8)) to the management plan for the to hire and compensate staff. use policies consistent with the management of the Heritage Area and the goals of the manage- Heritage Area. (b) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— (2) REQUIREMENT OF APPROVAL.—Funds made (1) IN GENERAL.—The management entity shall ment plan; (5) assist units of government and nonprofit available under this Title shall not be expended develop a management plan for the Heritage to implement the amendments described in para- Area that presents comprehensive recommenda- organizations to ensure that clear, consistent, and environmentally appropriate signs identi- graph (1) until the Secretary approves the tions for the conservation, funding, manage- amendments. ment, and development of the Heritage Area. fying access points and sites of interest are SEC. 108. SUNSET PROVISION. (2) CONSIDERATION OF OTHER PLANS AND AC- placed throughout the Heritage Area; The Secretary shall not provide any grant or TIONS.—The management plan shall— (6) consider the interests of diverse govern- other assistance under this Title after September (A) take into consideration State, county, and mental, business, and nonprofit groups within 30, 2012. local plans; the Heritage Area; (B) involve residents, public agencies, and pri- (7) conduct public meetings not less often than SEC. 109. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. vate organizations working in the Heritage quarterly concerning the implementation of the (a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be Area; and management plan; appropriated to carry out this Title $10,000,000, (C) include actions to be undertaken by units (8) submit substantial amendments (including except that not more than $1,000,000 may be ap- of government and private organizations to pro- any increase of more than 20 percent in the cost propriated to carry out this Title for any fiscal tect the resources of the Heritage Area. estimates for implementation) to the manage- year. (3) SPECIFICATION OF FUNDING SOURCES.—The ment plan to the Secretary for the Secretary’s (b) 50 PERCENT MATCH.—The Federal share of management plan shall specify the existing and approval; and the cost of activities carried out using any as- potential sources of funding available to protect, (9) for each year in which Federal funds have sistance or grant under this Title shall not ex- manage, and develop the Heritage Area. been received under this Title— ceed 50 percent. (4) OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS.—The manage- (A) submit a report to the Secretary that TITLE II—SCHUYLKILL RIVER VALLEY ment plan shall include the following: specifies— NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA (A) An inventory of the resources contained in (i) the accomplishments of the management SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. the Heritage Area, including a list of any prop- entity; and This title may be cited as the ‘‘Schuylkill erty in the Heritage Area that is related to the (ii) the expenses and income of the manage- River Valley National Heritage Area Act.’’ ment entity; purposes of the Heritage Area and that should SEC. 202. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (B) make available to the Secretary for audit be preserved, restored, managed, developed, or (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— maintained because of its historical, cultural, all records relating to the expenditure of such (1) the Schuylkill River Valley made a unique natural, recreational, or scenic significance. funds and any matching funds; and contribution to the cultural, political, and in- (C) require, with respect to all agreements au- (B) A recommendation of policies for resource dustrial development of the United States; management that considers and details applica- thorizing expenditure of Federal funds by other (2) the Schuylkill River is distinctive as the tion of appropriate land and water management organizations, that the receiving organizations first spine of modern industrial development in techniques, including the development of inter- make available to the Secretary for audit all Pennsylvania and 1 of the first in the United governmental cooperative agreements to protect records concerning the expenditure of such States; the historical, cultural, natural, and rec- funds. (3) the Schuylkill River Valley played a sig- reational resources of the Heritage Area in a (d) USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS.— nificant role in the struggle for nationhood; manner that is consistent with the support of (1) FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS (4) the Schuylkill River Valley developed a appropriate and compatible economic viability. TITLE.—The management entity shall not use prosperous and productive agricultural economy (C) A program for implementation of the man- Federal funds received under this Title to ac- that survives today; agement plan by the management entity, quire real property or any interest in real prop- (5) the Schuylkill River Valley developed a including— erty. charcoal iron industry that made Pennsylvania (i) plans for restoration and construction; and (2) FUNDS FROM OTHER SOURCES.—Nothing in the center of the iron industry within the North (ii) specific commitments of the partners for this Title precludes the management entity from American colonies; the first 5 years of operation. using Federal funds obtained through law other (6) the Schuylkill River Valley developed into (D) An analysis of ways in which local, State, than this Title for any purpose for which the a significant anthracite mining region that con- and Federal programs may best be coordinated funds are authorized to be used. tinues to thrive today; to promote the purposes of this Act. SEC. 107. DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF FEDERAL (7) the Schuylkill River Valley developed early (E) An interpretation plan for the Heritage AGENCIES. transportation systems, including the Schuylkill Area. (a) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— Canal and the Reading Railroad;

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 00:35 Sep 19, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A18SE6.012 pfrm02 PsN: S18PT1 September 18, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8661 (8) the Schuylkill River Valley developed a (A) a description of the goals and objectives of (i) preserving the Heritage Area; significant industrial base, including textile the Heritage Area, including a description of the (ii) establishing and maintaining interpretive mills and iron works; approach to conservation and interpretation of exhibits in the Heritage Area; (9) there is a longstanding commitment to— the Heritage Area; (iii) developing recreational resources in the (A) repairing the environmental damage to the (B) an identification and description of the Heritage Area; river and its surrounding caused by the largely management entity that will administer the Her- (iv) increasing public awareness of and, ap- unregulated industrial activity; and itage Area; and preciation for, the natural, historical, and ar- (B) completing the Schuylkill River Trail (C) a description of the role of the State. chitectural resources and sites in the Heritage along the 128-mile corridor of the Schuylkill SEC. 205. MANAGEMENT PLAN. Area; Valley; (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after (v) restoring historic buildings relating to the (10) there is a need to provide assistance for the date of enactment of this title, the manage- themes of the Heritage Area; and the preservation and promotion of the signifi- ment entity shall submit to the Secretary for ap- (vi) ensuring that clear, consistent, and envi- cance of the Schuylkill River as a system for proval a management plan for the Heritage Area ronmentally appropriate signs identifying access transportation, agriculture, industry, commerce, that presents comprehensive recommendations points and sites of interest are installed and immigration; and for the conservation, funding, management, and throughout the Heritage Area; (11)(A) the Department of the Interior is re- development of the Heritage Area. (B) encourage economic viability in the Herit- sponsible for protecting the Nation’s cultural (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The management plan age Area consistent with the goals of the man- and historical resources; and shall— agement plan; and (B) there are significant examples of such re- (1) take into consideration State, county, and (C) encourage local governments to adopt land sources within the Schuylkill River Valley to local plans; use policies consistent with the management of merit the involvement of the Federal Govern- (2) involve residents, public agencies, and pri- the Heritage Area and the goals of the manage- ment in the development of programs and vate organizations working in the Heritage ment plan; projects, in cooperation with the Schuylkill Area; (3) consider the interests of diverse govern- River Greenway Association, the State of Penn- (3) specify, as of the date of the plan, existing mental, business, and nonprofit groups within sylvania, and other local and governmental bod- and potential sources of funding to protect, the Heritage Area; ies, to adequately conserve, protect, and inter- manage, and develop the Heritage Area; and (4) conduct public meetings at least quarterly pret this heritage for future generations, while (4) include— regarding the implementation of the manage- providing opportunities for education and revi- (A) actions to be undertaken by units of gov- ment plan; talization. ernment and private organizations to protect the (5) submit substantial changes (including any (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this title resources of the Heritage Area; increase of more than 20 percent in the cost esti- are— (B) an inventory of the resources contained in mates for implementation) to the management (1) to foster a close working relationship with the Heritage Area, including a list of any prop- plan to the Secretary for the approval of the all levels of government, the private sector, and erty in the Heritage Area that is related to the Secretary; and the local communities in the Schuylkill River themes of the Heritage Area and that should be (6) for any fiscal year in which Federal funds Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania and enable preserved, restored, managed, developed, or are received under this title— the communities to conserve their heritage while maintained because of its natural, cultural, his- (A) submit to the Secretary a report continuing to pursue economic opportunities; torical, recreational, or scenic significance; describing— and (C) a recommendation of policies for resource (i) the accomplishments of the management (2) to conserve, interpret, and develop the his- management that considers and details applica- entity; torical, cultural, natural, and recreational re- tion of appropriate land and water management (ii) the expenses and income of the manage- sources related to the industrial and cultural techniques, including the development of inter- ment entity; and heritage of the Schuylkill River Valley of south- governmental cooperative agreements to protect (iii) each entity to which the management en- eastern Pennsylvania. the historical, cultural, recreational, and nat- tity made any grant during the fiscal year; SEC. 203. DEFINITIONS. ural resources of the Heritage Area in a manner (B) make available for audit all records per- In this title: consistent with supporting appropriate and taining to the expenditure of Federal funds and (1) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘co- compatible economic viability; any matching funds, and require, for all agree- operative agreement’’ means the cooperative (D) a program for implementation of the man- ments authorizing expenditure of Federal funds agreement entered into under section 204(d). agement plan by the management entity; by organizations other than the management (2) HERITAGE AREA.—The term ‘‘Heritage (E) an analysis of ways in which local, State, entity, that the receiving organizations make Area’’ means the Schuylkill River Valley Na- and Federal programs may best be coordinated available for audit all records pertaining to the tional Heritage Area established by section 204. to promote the purposes of this title; and expenditure of such funds; and (3) MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The term ‘‘manage- (F) an interpretation plan for the Heritage (C) require, for all agreements authorizing ex- ment entity’’ means the management entity of Area. penditure of Federal funds by organizations the Heritage Area appointed under section (c) DISQUALIFICATION FROM FUNDING.—If a other than the management entity, that the re- 204(c). management plan is not submitted to the Sec- ceiving organizations make available for audit (4) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term ‘‘manage- retary on or before the date that is 3 years after all records pertaining to the expenditure of Fed- ment plan’’ means the management plan for the the date of enactment of this title, the Heritage eral funds. Heritage Area developed under section 205. Area shall be ineligible to receive Federal fund- (c) USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS.— (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means ing under this title until the date on which the (1) IN GENERAL.—The management entity shall the Secretary of the Interior. Secretary receives the management plan. not use Federal funds received under this title (6) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State (d) UPDATE OF PLAN.—In lieu of developing to acquire real property or an interest in real of Pennsylvania. an original management plan, the management property. SEC. 204. ESTABLISHMENT. entity may update and submit to the Secretary (2) OTHER SOURCES.—Nothing in this title pre- (a) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of pre- the Schuylkill Heritage Corridor Management cludes the management entity from using Fed- serving and interpreting for the educational and Action Plan that was approved by the State in eral funds from other sources for their permittee inspirational benefit of present and future gen- March, 1995, to meet the requirements of this purposes. erations certain land and structures with section. (d) SPENDING FOR NON-FEDERALLY OWNED unique and significant historical and cultural SEC. 206. AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF THE PROPERTY.—The management entity may spend value associated with the early development of MANAGEMENT ENTITY. Federal funds directly on non-federally owned the Schuylkill River Valley, there is established (a) AUTHORITIES OF THE MANAGEMENT ENTI- property to further the purposes of this title, es- the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage TY.—For purposes of preparing and imple- pecially in assisting units of government in ap- Area. menting the management plan, the management propriate treatment of districts, sites, buildings, (b) BOUNDARIES.—The Heritage Area shall be entity may— structures, and objects listed or eligible for list- comprised of the Schuylkill River watershed (1) make grants to, and enter into cooperative ing on the National Register of Historic Places. within the counties of Schuylkill, Berks, Mont- agreements with, the State and political subdivi- SEC. 207. DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF FEDERAL gomery, Chester, and Philadelphia, Pennsyl- sions of the State, private organizations, or any AGENCIES. vania, as delineated by the Secretary. person; and (a) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— (c) MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The management (2) hire and compensate staff. (1) IN GENERAL.—At the request of the man- entity for the Heritage Area shall be the Schuyl- (b) DUTIES OF THE MANAGEMENT ENTITY.— agement entity, the Secretary may provide tech- kill River Greenway Association. The management entity shall— nical and financial assistance to the Heritage (d) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.— (1) develop and submit the management plan Area to develop and implement the management (1) IN GENERAL.—To carry out this title, the under section 205; plan. Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agree- (2) give priority to implementing actions set (2) PRIORITIES.—In assisting the management ment with the management entity. forth in the cooperative agreement and the man- entity, the Secretary shall give priority to ac- (2) CONTENTS.—The cooperative agreement agement plan, including taking steps to— tions that assist in— shall include information relating to the objec- (A) assist units of government, regional plan- (A) conserving the significant natural, histor- tives and management of the Heritage Area, ning organizations, and nonprofit organizations ical, and cultural resources that support the including— in— themes of the Heritage Area; and

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 00:35 Sep 19, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A18SE6.012 pfrm02 PsN: S18PT1 S8662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 18, 2000 (B) providing educational, interpretive, and National Heritage Area in the State of (2) to provide a framework to assist the recreational opportunities consistent with the West Virginia, and for other purposes, City of Wheeling and other public and pri- resources and associated values of the Heritage which had been reported from the Com- vate entities and individuals in the appro- Area. mittee on Energy and Natural Re- priate preservation, enhancement, and inter- (b) APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL OF COOPERA- sources, with amendments as follows: pretation of significant resources in the TIVE AGREEMENTS AND MANAGEMENT PLANS.— Wheeling area emblematic of Wheeling’s con- (Omit the parts in black brackets and (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after tributions to the Nation’s cultural heritage; receiving a cooperative agreement or manage- insert the parts printed in italic.) (3) to allow for limited Federal, State and ment plan submitted under this title, the Sec- S. 2247 local capital contributions for planning and retary, in consultation with the Governor of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- infrastructure investments to complete the State, shall approve or disapprove the coopera- resentatives of the United States of America in Wheeling National Heritage Area, in partner- tive agreement or management plan. Congress assembled, ship with the State of West Virginia, the (2) MANAGEMENT PLAN CONTENTS.—In review- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. City of Wheeling, and other appropriate pub- ing the plan, the Secretary shall consider This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Wheeling lic and private entities; and whether the composition of the management en- National Heritage Area Act of 2000’’. (4) to provide for an economically self-sus- tity and the plan adequately reflect diverse in- SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. taining National Heritage Area not depend- terest of the region, including those of— (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that— ent on Federal financial assistance beyond (A) local elected officials, (1) the area in an around Wheeling, West the initial years necessary to establish the (B) the State, Virginia, possesses important historical, cul- heritage area. (C) business and industry groups, tural, and natural resources, representing SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (D) organizations interested in the protection major heritage themes of transportation, of natural and cultural resources, and As used in this Act— commerce and industry, and Victorian cul- (1) the term ‘‘city’’ means the City of (E) other community organizations and indi- ture in the United States; Wheeling; vidual stakeholders. (2) the City of Wheeling has played an im- (2) the term ‘‘heritage area’’ means the (3) ACTION FOLLOWING DISAPPROVAL.— portant part in the settlement of this coun- Wheeling National Heritage Area established (A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary disapproves try by serving as— in section 4; a cooperative agreement or management plan, (A) the western terminus of the National (3) the term ‘‘plan’’ means the ‘‘Plan for the Secretary shall— Road of the early 1800’s; the Wheeling National Heritage Area’’ dated (i) advise the management entity in writing of (B) the ‘‘Crossroads of America’’ through- August, 1992; the reasons for the disapproval; and out the nineteenth century; (4) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- (ii) make recommendations for revisions in the (C) one of the few major inland ports in the retary of the Interior; and cooperative agreement of plan. nineteenth century; and (B) TIME PERIOD FOR DISAPPROVAL.—Not later (D) the site for the establishment of the (5) the term ‘‘State’’ means the State of than 90 days after the date on which a revision Restored State of Virginia, and later the West Virginia. described under subparagraph (A)(ii) is sub- State of West Virginia, during the Civil War SEC. 4. WHEELING NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA. mitted, the Secretary shall approve or dis- and as the first capital of the new State of (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—In furtherance of the approve the proposed revision. West Virginia; purposes of this Act, there is established in (c) APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS.— (3) the City of Wheeling has also played an the State of West Virginia the Wheeling Na- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall review important role in the industrial and com- tional Heritage Area, as generally depicted and approve substantial amendments to the mercial heritage of the United States, on the map entitled ‘‘Boundary Map, Wheel- management plan. through the development and maintenance ing National Heritage Area, Wheeling, West (2) FUNDING EXPENDITURE LIMITATION.— of many industries crucial to the Nation’s Virginia’’ and dated March, 1994. The map Funds appropriated under this title may not be expansion, including iron and steel, textile shall be on file and available for public in- expended to implement any substantial amend- manufacturing, boat building, glass manu- spection in the appropriate offices of the Na- ment until the Secretary approves the amend- facturing, and stogie and chewing tobacco tional Park Service. ment. manufacturing facilities, many of which are (b) MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—(1) The manage- SEC. 208. CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF ANTHRA- industries that continue to play an impor- ment entity for the heritage area shall be CITE COAL REGION. tant role in the national economy; the Wheeling National Heritage Corporation, (a) IN GENERAL.—The management entities of (4) the city of Wheeling has retained its na- a non-profit corporation chartered in the heritage areas (other than the Heritage Area) in tional heritage themes with the designations State of West Virginia. the anthracite coal region in the State shall co- of the old custom house (now Independence (2) To the extent consistent with this Act, operate in the management of the Heritage Hall) and the historic suspension bridge as the management entity shall manage the Area. National Historic Landmarks; with five his- heritage area in accordance with the plan. (b) FUNDING.—Management entities described toric districts; and many individual prop- SEC. 5. DUTIES OF THE MANAGEMENT ENTITY. in subsection (a) may use funds appropriated erties in the Wheeling area listed or eligible for management of the Heritage Area to carry for nomination to the National Register of (a) MISSION.—The primary mission of the out this section. Historic Places; management entity shall be— SEC. 209. SUNSET. (5) the heritage themes and number and di- (A) to implement and coordinate the rec- The Secretary may not make any grant or versity of Wheeling’s remaining resources ommendations contained in the plan; provide any assistance under this title after the should be appropriately retained, enhanced, (B) ensure integrated operation of the her- date that is 15 years after the date of enactment and interpreted for the education, benefit, itage area; and of this title. and inspiration of the people of the United (C) conserve and interpret the historic and cultural resources of the heritage area. SEC. 210. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. States; and (2) The management entity shall also di- (a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be (6) in 1992 a comprehensive plan for the de- appropriated to carry out this title not more velopment and administration of the Wheel- rect and coordinate the diverse conservation, than $10,000,000, of which not more than ing National Heritage Area was completed development, programming, educational, and $1,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for for the National Park Service, the City of interpretive activities within the heritage any 1 fiscal year. Wheeling, and the Wheeling National Task area. (b) FEDERAL SHARE.—Federal funding pro- Force, including— (b) RECOGNITION OF PLAN.—The manage- vided under this title may not exceed 50 percent (A) an inventory of the national and cul- ment entity shall work with the State of of the total cost of any project or activity fund- tural resources in the City of Wheeling; West Virginia and local governments to en- ed under this title. (B) criteria for preserving and interpreting sure that the plan is formally adopted by the City and recognized by the State. The committee amendment was significant natural and historic resources; (C) a strategy for the conservation, preser- (c) IMPLEMENTATION.—To the extent prac- agreed to. vation, and reuse of the historical and cul- ticable, the management entity shall— The bill (H.R. 940), as amended, was tural resources in the City of Wheeling and (1) implement the recommendations con- read the third time and passed. the surrounding region; and tained in the plan in a timely manner pursu- The title was amended so as to read: (D) an implementation agenda by which ant to the schedule identified in the plan— ‘‘To designate the Lackawanna Valley the State of West Virginia and local govern- (2) coordinate its activities with the City, and the Schuylkill River National Her- ments can coordinate their resources as well the State, and the Secretary; itage Areas, and for other purposes.’’ as a complete description of the manage- (3) ensure the conservation and interpreta- ment entity responsible for implementing tion of the heritage area’s historical, cul- f the comprehensive plan. tural, and natural resources, including— WHEELING NATIONAL HERITAGE (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act (A) assisting the City and the State in øa¿ AREA ACT OF 2000 are— the preservation of sites, buildings, and ob- (1) to recognize the special importance of jects within the heritage area which are list- The Senate proceeded to consider the the history and development of the Wheeling ed or eligible for listing on the National Reg- bill (S. 2247) to establish the Wheeling area in the cultural heritage of the Nation; ister of Historic Places;

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