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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

(Public Law 100-552; Approved October 28, 1988; 102 Stat. 2766; 16 U.S.C. 1244 note)

SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

The Congress finds that

(1) the site at which the historic Lewis and Clark Expedition commenced in St. Louis, Missouri, and the site at which the expedition terminated at Fort Clatsop in Oregon have been recognized as sites of historic significance on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail; and

(2) the historic significance of the travels of Lewis and Clark on the High Plains and their portage around the Great Falls of the Missouri requires additional recognition and interpretation.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT.

(a) LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER. That to further the public's understanding and provide appropriate interpretation of the scope and accomplishments of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, within the State of Montana and along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, the Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Secretary") is authorized to establish the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Center"). The Secretary shall establish the Center upon the transfer by the State of Montana to the United States of the lands described in subsection (b) and such additional easements and other rights as the Secretary deems necessary to ensure adequate public access to the Center.

(b) MAP.-The Center shall consist of those lands, located in the vicinity of Great Falls, Montana, donated by the State of Montana, not to exceed fifty acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled "Boundary Map, Proposed Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center", dated June 1980. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the Chief, United States Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, and the State of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

(c) REVERSION OF LANDS.-Any lands or portions of lands granted to the Secretary by the State of Montana for use in connection with the Center shall revert to the State of Montana if, at any time, the Secretary uses such lands for any purpose other than those authorized under this Act.

SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATION.

(a) AUTHORIZATION.-The Secretary shall administer the Center in accordance with this Act and the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the national forests in such manner as will best provide

for the interpretation of the scope and accomplishments of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail within the State of Montana. In no event shall the Center be used for purposes other than those provided for by this Act.

(b) PLAN.-Within two years after the establishment of the Center, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a plan for the development and interpretation of the Center. Such plan shall include but not be limited to provisions for

(1) interpretation to the public of available historic resources, documents, and artifacts associated with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and

(2) development of facilities for public use and enjoyment of the area.

(c) DONATIONS.-Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may accept donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, or public entities for the purpose of providing services and facilities which he deems consistent with the purposes of this Act.

(d) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.-In administering the Center, the Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Montana, or any political subdivision thereof, for the rendering, on a reimbursable basis, of rescue, firefighting, and law enforcement services and cooperative assistance by nearby law enforcement and firefighting departments or agencies. The Secretary is also authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, and with State or local public agencies for the development and operation of facilities and services in furtherance of the purposes of this Act. The Secretary is encouraged to develop, in conjunction with the State of Montana, a cooperative management plan for the entire Giant Springs Park which will enhance the general public's opportunity to use and enjoy the Center as well as the nearby historical sites, and other State and Federal lands. (e) COOPERATING ASSOCIATION.-The Secretary is authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Portage Route chapter of the Lewis and Clark Heritage Foundation or a similarly affiliated organization to provide educational and interpretive materials to the public that highlight the travels of Lewis and Clark, High Plains Indians, explorers, or other historical features of the area, that are compatible with the purposes of the Center. Such agreement shall include but not be limited to each of the following:

(1) Provisions requiring the Foundation to obtain and maintain its status as a nonprofit tax-exempt organization.

(2) A provision permitting the Secretary to have access to the documents and records of the Foundation that involve the Center.

(3) The Foundation shall agree to return to the Center the profits earned from the sale of educational and interpretive materials.

(4) Minimum operating requirements and procedures for the sale of educational and interpretive materials at the Center.

(5) A procedure to settle disagreements between the Foundation and the Secretary.

(6) Reasonable rent and maintenance costs for the use of an area within the Center.

(7) Other items of mutual agreement.

The Secretary may terminate the agreement for good cause.
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

(a) IN GENERAL.-Except as provided in subsection (b), there is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, including such sums as may be necessary for the planning and designing of, and site preparation for, the Center and associated structures and improvements.

(b) CONSTRUCTION OF INTERPRETIVE CENTER.-There is hereby authorized to be appropriated not more than $3,500,000 for the construction of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center and associated structures and improvements.

(c) Any new spending authority described in subsection (c)(2)(A) of section 401 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 which is provided under this Act shall be effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.

SEC. 5. MISSOURI RIVER WILD AND SCENIC RIVER.

[Omitted-Amendment]

Southwestern Pennsylvania Industrial Heritage Route

(title II of Public Law 100-698; Approved November 19, 1988; 102 Stat. 4622; 16 U.S.C. 1244 note)

TITLE

II-SOUTHWESTERN

PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE ROUTE

SEC. 201. DESIGNATION OF ROUTE.

(a) DESIGNATION.-In order to provide for public appreciation, education, understanding, and enjoyment of certain nationally and regionally significant sites in southwestern Pennsylvania which are accessible by public road, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary"), with the concurrence of the agency having jurisdiction over such roads, shall designate, by publication of a description thereof in the Federal Register, a vehicular tour route along existing public roads linking historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational sites in southwestern Pennsylvania. Such route shall be known as the Southwestern Pennsylvania Industrial Heritage Route (hereinafter referred to as the "route"), and shall be marked with an appropriate marker to guide members of the visiting public. With the concurrence of the State or local entity having jurisdiction over such roads so designated, the Secretary may erect thereon signs and other informational devices displaying the Southwestern Pennsylvania Industrial Heritage Route marker. The Secretary is authorized to accept the donation of signs and other informational devices for placement at appropriate locations along the route.

(b) INITIAL ROUTE.-The route as initially designated shall include public roads linking Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Historic Saltsburg, Eliza and Mt. Etna Furnaces, the Charles Schwab Estate, Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Altoona Railroad Shops, Altoona Railroader's Memorial Museum, Cambria Iron Works, Johnstown Inclined Plane, Johnstown Flood Museum, Conemaugh Gap, East Broadtop Railroad National Historic Landmark, Gallitzin Tunnels, Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark, Fort Ligonier, Bushy Run Battlefield, Seldom Seen Valley Mine, and Somerset Historical Center. (c) ADDITIONAL SEGMENTS.-The Secretary may, in the manner set forth in section 201 of this title, designate additional segments of the route from time to time as appropriate to link the sites referred to in subsection (b) with other historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational sites when such sites are designated and protected by Federal, State and local governments, Indian tribes, or nonprofit entities.

SEC. 202. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

With respect to sites linked by segments of the route which are administered by other Federal, State, local, tribal, or nonprofit entities, the Secretary may, pursuant to cooperative agreements with such entities, provide technical assistance in the development of interpretive devices and materials in order to contribute to public appreciation of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational sites along the route.

SEC. 203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There is hereby authorized to be appropriated $150,000 to the Secretary to carry out the purposes of this title. No funds made available under this title shall be used for the operation, maintenance, or repair of any road or related structure.

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