,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bdcf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,august #a1 #bjai,mr4 ,graham 7for himself and ,mr4 ,scott of ,south ,carolina7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to establish in the ,states of ,north ,carolina and ,south ,carolina the ,southern ,campaign of the ,revolution ,national ,heritage ,corridor1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,southern ,campaign of the ,revolution ,national ,heritage ,corridor ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,findings and purpose 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 in accordance with the ,study1 the ,southern ,campaign of the ,revolution ,national ,heritage ,corridor1 an #h-mile-wide corridor1 provides operational efficiency in connecting the greatest concentration of the ,carolinas' ,revolutionary ,war sites including battlefields1 historic communities1 farmsteads1 and landscapes that reflect the cultural and natural environments of ,north ,carolina and ,south ,carolina in the latter half of the #ahth century2 7#b7 there is a national interest in protecting1 conserving1 restoring1 promoting1 and interpreting the benefits of the ,corridor for the residents of1 and visitors to1 the ,corridor2 7#c7 a primary responsibility for conserving1 preserving1 protecting1 and promoting the benefits resides with the ,managing ,entity having jurisdiction over the ,corridor2 and 7#d7 in view of the longstanding ,federal practice of assisting ,states in creating1 protecting1 conserving1 preserving1 and interpreting areas of significant natural and cultural importance1 and in view of the national significance of the ,corridor1 the ,federal ,government has an interest in assisting the ,states and the ,managing ,entity in fulfilling the responsibilities described in paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to protect1 preserve1 conserve1 restore1 promote1 interpret1 and make available for the benefit of the public the historic1 cultural1 and natural resources of the ,corridor2 7#b7 to encourage and support1 through financial and technical assistance1 the ,managing ,entity in the development of a ,management ,action ,plan for the ,corridor to ensure coordinated public and private action in the ,corridor in a manner consistent with subsection 7a72 7#c7 to provide1 during the development of an integrated ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan1 ,federal financial and technical assistance for the protection1 preservation1 and conservation of land and water areas in the ,corridor that are in danger of being adversely affected or destroyed2 7#d7 to encourage and assist ,managing ,entity to identify the full range of public and private technical and financial assistance programs and services available to implement the ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan2 and 7#e7 to encourage adequate coordination of all government programs affecting the historic1 cultural1 and natural resources of the ,corridor4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,corridor ,the term ,corridor means the ,southern ,campaign of the ,revolution ,national ,heritage ,corridor established by section #d7;a74 7#b7 ,corridor management action plan ,the term ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan means the management action plan developed under section #f4 7#c7 ,management entity ,the term ,management ,entity means the ,university of ,south ,carolina as established under section #d4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#e7 ,states ,the term ,states mean the ,states of ,north ,carolina and ,south ,carolina4 7#f7 ,study ,the term ,study means the ,department of the ,interior1 ,national ,park ,service 7,,nps7's ,july #bjae ,southern ,campaign of the ,revolution ,national ,heritage ,area ,suitability_/,feasibility ,study4 7#g7 ,map ,the term map means the map provided in the ,study3 ,appendix ,c3 ,corridor ,maps1 page #ic1 ,map #a3 ,proposed ,national ,heritage ,area ,corridor4 #d4 ,southern ,campaign of the ,revolution ,national ,heritage ,corridor 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,states the ,southern ,campaign of the ,revolution ,national ,heritage ,corridor4 7b7 ,boundaries ,the ,corridor shall consist of the area depicted on the map4 ,the ,corridor shall be specified in detail in the ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan4 7c7 ,map ,a map of the ,corridor shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of-- 7#a7 the ,national ,park ,service2 and 7#b7 the ,management ,entity4 7d7 ,addition ,additional areas of the ,states outside the ,corridor boundaries may be added to the ,corridor by the ,secretary at the request of the ,management ,entity4 7e7 ,management entity ,the ,management ,entity for the ,corridor shall be ,the ,university of ,south ,carolina1 a public research university4 #e4 ,administration 7a7 ,authorities ,to carry out the management plan1 the ,secretary1 acting through the management entity1 may use amounts made available under this section to-- 7#a7 make grants to the ,states or a political subdivision of the ,states1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7#b7 enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide technical assistance to1 the ,states or a political subdivision of the ,states1 nonprofit organizations1 and other interested parties2 7#c7 hire and compensate staff1 which shall include individuals with expertise in natural1 cultural1 and historical resources protection1 and heritage programming2 7#d7 obtain money or services from any source including any that are provided under any other ,federal law or program2 7#e7 contract for goods or services2 and 7#f7 undertake to be a catalyst for any other activity that furthers the ,corridor and is consistent with the approved ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan4 7b7 ,duties ,the management entity shall-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #f1 prepare and submit a ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan for the ,corridor to the ,secretary2 7#b7 assist units of local government1 regional planning organizations1 and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the approved management plan by-- 7,a7 carrying out programs and projects that recognize1 protect1 and enhance important resource values in the ,corridor2 7,b7 establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs in the ,corridor2 7,c7 developing recreational and educational opportunities in the ,corridor2 7,d7 increasing public awareness of1 and appreciation for1 natural1 historical1 scenic1 and cultural resources of the ,corridor2 7,e7 protecting and restoring historic sites and buildings in the ,corridor that are consistent with ,corridor themes2 7,f7 ensuring that clear1 consistent1 and appropriate signs identifying points of public access1 and sites of interest are posted throughout the ,corridor2 and 7,g7 promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments1 organizations1 and individuals to further the ,corridor2 7#c7 consider the interests of diverse units of government1 businesses1 organizations1 and individuals in the ,corridor in the preparation and implementation of the ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan2 7#d7 conduct meetings open to the public at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the ,corridor ,management ,plan2 7#e7 for any year that ,federal funds have been received under this section-- 7,a7 submit an annual report to the ,secretary that describes the activities1 expenses1 and income of the management entity 7including grants to any other entities during the year that the report is made72 7,b7 make available to the ,secretary for audit all records relating to the expenditure of the funds and any matching funds2 and 7,c7 require1 with respect to all agreements authorizing expenditure of ,federal funds by other organizations1 that the organizations receiving the funds make available to the ,secretary for audit all records concerning the expenditure of the funds2 and 7#f7 encourage by appropriate means economic viability that is consistent with the ,corridor4 7c7 ,prohibition on the acquisition of real property ,the management entity shall not use ,federal funds made available under this section to acquire real property or any interest in real property4 #f4 ,corridor management action plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,management ,entity shall submit to the ,secretary for approval a proposed ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan for the ,corridor4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan shall-- 7#a7 determine the boundaries of the ,corridor adherent to section #d7;b72 7#b7 incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach for the protection1 enhancement1 and interpretation of the natural1 cultural1 historic1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,corridor2 7#c7 take into consideration ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal plans and treaty rights2 7#d7 include-- 7,a7 an inventory of-- 7i7 the resources located in the ,corridor2 and 7ii7 any other property in the ,corridor that-- 7,i7 is related to the themes of the ,corridor2 and 7,,ii7 should be preserved1 restored1 managed1 or maintained because of the significations of the property2 7,b7 comprehensive policies1 strategies1 and recommendations for conservation1 funding1 management1 and development of the ,corridor2 7,c7 a description of the actions that the ,federal ,government1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 private organizations1 and individuals have agreed to take to protect the natural1 historical1 cultural1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,corridor2 7,d7 a program of implementation for the ,corridor ,management ,action ,plan by the management entity that includes a description of-- 7i7 actions to facilitate ongoing collaboration among partners to promote plans for resource protection1 restoration1 and construction2 and 7ii7 specific commitments for implementation that have been made by the management entity or any government1 organization1 or individual for the first #e years of operation2 7,e7 the identification of sources of funding for carrying out the management plan2 7,f7 analysis and recommendations for means by which ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal programs1 including the role of the ,national ,park ,service in the ,corridor1 may best be coordinated to carry out this subsection2 and 7,g7 an interpretative plan for the ,corridor2 and 7#e7 recommend policies and strategies for resource management that consider and detail the application of appropriate land and water management techniques1 including the development of intergovernmental and interagency cooperative agreements to protect the natural1 historical1 cultural1 educational1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,corridor4 7c7 ,deadline ,if a proposed management plan is not submitted to the ,secretary by the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the management entity shall be ineligible to receive additional funding under this section until the date that the ,secretary receives and approves the management plan4 7d7 ,approval or disapproval of management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the management plan the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,state and ,tribal governments1 shall approve or disapprove the management plan4 7#b7 ,criteria for approval ,in determining whether to approve the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consider whether-- 7,a7 the management entity is representative of the diverse interests of the ,corridor1 including ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 natural and historic resources protection organizations1 educational institutions1 businesses1 recreational organizations2 7,b7 the management entity has afforded adequate opportunity1 including public hearings1 for public and governmental involvement in the preparation of the management plan2 7,c7 the resource preservation and interpretation strategies contained in the management plan would adequately protect the natural1 historical1 and cultural resources of the ,corridor2 and 7,d7 the ,secretary has received adequate assurances from appropriate ,state and local officials whose support is needed to ensure the effective implementation of the ,state and local aspects of the plan4 7#c7 ,action following disapproval ,if the ,secretary disapproves the management plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 advise the management entity in writing of the reasons for the disapproval2 7,b7 make recommendations for revisions to the management plan2 and 7,c7 not later than #ahj days after the receipt of any proposed revision of the management plan from the management entity1 approve or disapprove the proposed revision4 7#d7 ,amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove each amendment to the management plan that the ,secretary determines make a substantial change to the management plan4 7,b7 ,use of funds ,the management entity shall not use ,federal funds authorized by this subtitle to carry out any amendments to the management plan until the ,secretary has approved the amendments4 #g4 ,relationship to other ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section affects the authority of a ,federal agency to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law4 7b7 ,consultation and coordination ,the head of any ,federal agency planning to conduct activities that may have an impact on the ,heritage ,area is encouraged to consult and coordinate the activities with the ,secretary and the management entity to the maximum extent practicable4 7c7 ,other ,federal agencies ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any law or regulation authorizing a ,federal agency to manage ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,federal agency2 7#b7 limits the discretion of a ,federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the ,heritage ,area2 or 7#c7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any authorized use of ,federal land under the jurisdiction of a ,federal agency4 #h4 ,private property and regulatory protections ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 abridges the rights of any property owner 7whether public or private71 including the right to refrain from participating in any plan1 project1 program1 or activity conducted within the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 requires any property owner to permit public access 7including access by ,federal1 ,state1 or local agencies7 to the property of the property owner1 or to modify public access or use of property of the property owner under any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local law2 7#c7 alters any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or other regulatory authority of any ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency1 or conveys any land use or other regulatory authority to the management entity2 7#d7 authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights2 7#e7 diminishes the authority of the ,state to manage fish and wildlife1 including the regulation of fishing and hunting within the ,heritage ,area2 or 7#f7 creates any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner with respect to any person injured on the private property4 #i4 ,evaluation2 report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years before the date on which authority for ,federal funding terminates for the ,corridor1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the ,corridor2 and 7#b7 prepare a report in accordance with subsection 7c74 7b7 ,evaluation ,an evaluation conducted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess the progress of the management entity with respect to-- 7,a7 accomplishing the purposes of this section for the ,corridor2 and 7,b7 achieving the goals and objectives of the approved management plan for the ,corridor2 7#b7 analyze the ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 and private investments in the ,corridor to determine the leverage and impact of the investments2 and 7#c7 review the management structure1 partnership relationships1 and funding of the ,corridor for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the ,corridor4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,based on the evaluation conducted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the ,national ,park ,service1 if any1 with respect to the ,corridor4 7#b7 ,required analysis ,if the report prepared under subsection 7a7 recommends that ,federal funding for the ,heritage ,area be reauthorized1 the report shall include an analysis of-- 7,a7 ways in which ,federal funding for the ,corridor may be reduced or eliminated2 and 7,b7 the appropriate time period necessary to achieve the recommended reduction or elimination4 7#c7 ,submission to congress ,on completion of the report1 the ,secretary shall submit the report to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aj4 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj1 of which not more than #a1jjj1jjj may be made available in any fiscal year4 #aa4 ,termination of authority ,the authority of the ,secretary to provide assistance under this section terminates on the date that is #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act4