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        <text><![CDATA[Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2003 - Establishes the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area in North Carolina and designates the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership as its management entity.<p>Directs the Partnership to submit for approval by the Secretary of the Interior a management plan, which shall contain recommendations and strategies for the conservation, funding, management, and development of the Area.<p>Prohibits the Partnership from using Federal funds to acquire real property.<p>Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance and financial assistance to the Partnership for developing and implementing the management plan.]]></text>
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