[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 342 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]
S.342
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
An Act
To establish the Cache La Poudre River Corridor.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SEC. 100. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Cache La Poudre River Corridor
Act''.
SEC. 101. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Act is to designate the Cache La Poudre
Corridor within the Cache La Poudre River Basin and to provide for the
interpretation, for the educational and inspirational benefit of
present and future generations, of the unique and significant
contributions to our national heritage of cultural and historical
lands, waterways, and structures within the Corridor.
SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Cache La
Poudre Corridor Commission established by section 104(a).
(2) Corridor.--The term ``Corridor'' means the Cache La Poudre
Corridor established by section 103(a).
(3) Governor.--The term ``Governor'' means the Governor of the
State of Colorado.
(4) Plan.--The term ``Plan'' means the corridor interpretation
plan prepared by the Commission pursuant to section 108(a).
(5) Political subdivision of the state.--The term ``political
subdivision of the State'' means a political subdivision of the
State of Colorado, any part of which is located in or adjacent to
the Corridor, including a county, city, town, water conservancy
district, or special district.
(6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior.
SEC. 103. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CACHE LA POUDRE CORRIDOR.
(a) Establishment.--There is established in the State of Colorado
the Cache La Poudre Corridor.
(b) Boundaries.--The boundaries of the Corridor shall include the
lands within the 100-year flood plain of the Cache La Poudre River
Basin, beginning at a point where the Cache La Poudre River flows out
of the Roosevelt National Forest and continuing east along the
floodplain to a point \1/4\ mile west of the confluence of the Cache La
Poudre River and the South Platte River in Weld County, Colorado,
comprising less than 35,000 acres, and generally depicted as the 100-
year flood boundary on the Federal Flood Insurance maps listed below:
(1) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0146B, April 2, 1979. United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Insurance
Administration.
(2) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0147B, April 2, 1979. United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Insurance
Administration.
(3) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0162B, April 2, 1979. United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Insurance
Administration.
(4) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0163C, March 18, 1986. Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(5) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0178C, March 18, 1986. Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(6) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080102 0002B, February 15, 1984. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(7) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0179C, March 18, 1986. Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(8) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0193D, November 17, 1993. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(9) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0194D, November 17, 1993. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(10) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0208C, November 17, 1993. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(11) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080101 0221C, November 17, 1993. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(12) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080266 0605D, September 27, 1991. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(13) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080264 0005A, September 27, 1991. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(14) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080266 0608D, September 27, 1991. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(15) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080266 0609C, September 28, 1982. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(16) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080266 0628C, September 28, 1982. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(17) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080184 0002B, July 16, 1979. United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Insurance
Administration.
(18) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080266 0636C, September 28, 1982. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
(19) Flood insurance rate map, larimer county, colorado.--
Community-Panel No. 080266 0637C, September 28, 1982. Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a detailed description
and map of the boundaries of the Corridor.
(c) Public Access to Maps.--The maps shall be on file and available
for public inspection in--
(1) the offices of the Department of the Interior in
Washington, District of Columbia, and Denver, Colorado; and
(2) local offices of the city of Fort Collins, Larimer County,
the city of Greeley, and Weld County.
SEC. 104. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CACHE LA POUDRE CORRIDOR COMMISSION.
(a) In General.--Upon the recommendation of the Governor, the
Secretary is authorized to recognize, for the purpose of developing and
implementing the plan referred to in section 108, the Cache La Poudre
Corridor Commission, as such Commission may be established by the State
of Colorado or its political subdivisions.
(b) Reflection of Cross-section of Interests.--The Secretary may
provide recognition under subsection (a) only if the Commission
reflects the following:
(1) Membership.--
(A) Composition.--The Commission shall be composed of 15
members appointed not later than 6 months after the date of
enactment of this Act. Of these 15 members--
(i) 1 member shall be a representative of the Secretary
of the Interior which member shall be an ex officio member;
(ii) 1 member shall be a representative of the Forest
Service, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, which
member shall be an ex officio member;
(iii) 3 members shall be recommended by the Governor
and appointed by the Secretary, of whom--
(I) 1 member shall represent the State;
(II) 1 member shall represent Colorado State
University in Fort Collins; and
(III) 1 member shall represent the Northern
Colorado Water Conservancy District;
(iv) 6 members shall be representatives of local
governments who are recommended by the Governor and
appointed by the Secretary, of whom--
(I) 1 member shall represent the city of Fort
Collins;
(II) 2 members shall represent Larimer County, 1 of
which shall represent agriculture or irrigated water
interests;
(III) 1 member shall represent the city of Greeley;
(IV) 2 members shall represent Weld County, 1 of
which shall represent agricultural or irrigated water
interests; and
(V) 1 member shall represent the city of Loveland;
and
(v) 3 members shall be recommended by the Governor and
appointed by the Secretary, and shall--
(I) represent the general public;
(II) be citizens of the State; and
(III) reside within the Corridor.
(B) Chairperson.--The chairperson of the Commission shall
be elected by the members of the Commission from among members
appointed under clause (iii), (iv), or (v) of subparagraph (A).
The chairperson shall be elected for a 2-year term.
(C) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled
in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.
(2) Terms of service.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraphs (B)
and (C), each member of the Commission shall be appointed for a
term of 3 years and may be reappointed.
(B) Initial members.--The initial members of the Commission
first appointed under paragraph (1)(A) shall be appointed as
follows:
(i) 3-year terms.--The following initial members shall
serve for a 3-year term:
(I) The representative of the Secretary of the
Interior.
(II) 1 representative of Weld County.
(III) 1 representative of Larimer County.
(IV) 1 representative of the city of Loveland.
(V) 1 representative of the general public.
(ii) 2-year terms.--The following initial members shall
serve for a 2-year term:
(I) The representative of the Forest Service.
(II) The representative of the State.
(III) The representative of Colorado State
University.
(IV) The representative of the Northern Colorado
Water Conservancy District.
(iii) 1-year terms.--The following initial members
shall serve for a 1-year term:
(I) 1 representative of the city of Fort Collins.
(II) 1 representative of Larimer County.
(III) 1 representative of the city of Greeley.
(IV) 1 representative of Weld County.
(V) 1 representative of the general public.
(C) Partial terms.--
(i) Filling vacancies.--A member of the Commission
appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration
of the term for which a predecessor was appointed shall be
appointed only for the remainder of the member's term.
(ii) Extended service.--A member of the Commission may
serve after the expiration of that member's term until a
successor has taken office.
(3) Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall receive no
compensation for their service on the Commission.
(4) Travel expenses.--While away from their homes or regular
places of business in the performance of services for the
Commission, members shall be allowed travel expenses, including per
diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed
intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under
section 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
SEC. 105. STAFF OF THE COMMISSION.
(a) Staff.--The Commission shall have the power to appoint and fix
the compensation of such staff as may be necessary to carry out the
duties of the Commission.
(1) Appointment and compensation.--Staff appointed by the
Commission--
(A) shall be appointed without regard to the civil service
laws (including regulations); and
(B) shall be compensated without regard to the provisions
of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5,
United States Code, relating to classification of positions and
General Schedule pay rates.
(b) Experts and Consultants.--Subject to such rules as may be
adopted by the Commission, the Commission may procure temporary and
intermittent services to the same extent as is authorized by section
3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at rates for individuals that
do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay
prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of
that title.
(c) Staff of Other Agencies.--
(1) Federal.--Upon request of the Commission, the head of a
Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursement basis, any of the
personnel of the agency to the Commission to assist the Commission
in carrying out the Commission's duties. The detail shall be
without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.
(2) Administrative support services.--The Administrator of the
General Services Administration shall provide to the Commission, on
a reimbursable basis, such administrative support services as the
Commission may request.
(3) State.--The Commission may--
(A) accept the service of personnel detailed from the
State, State agencies, and political subdivisions of the State;
and
(B) reimburse the State, State agency, or political
subdivision of the State for such services.
SEC. 106. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.
(a) Hearings.--
(1) In general.--The Commission may hold such hearings, sit and
act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such
evidence as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this
Act.
(2) Subpoenas.--The Commission may not issue subpoenas or
exercise any subpoena authority.
(b) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the
same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and
agencies of the Federal Government.
(c) Matching Funds.--The Commission may use its funds to obtain
money from any source under a program or law requiring the recipient of
the money to make a contribution in order to receive the money.
(d) Gifts.--Except as provided in subsection (e)(3), the Commission
may, for the purpose of carrying out its duties, seek, accept, and
dispose of gifts, bequests, or donations of money, personal property,
or services received from any source.
(e) Real Property.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Commission may not acquire real property or an interest in real
property.
(2) Exception.--Subject to paragraph (3), the Commission may
acquire real property in the Corridor, and interests in real
property in the Corridor--
(A) by gift or device;
(B) by purchase from a willing seller with money that was
given or bequeathed to the Commission; or
(C) by exchange.
(3) Conveyance to public agencies.--Any real property or
interest in real property acquired by the Commission under
paragraph (2) shall be conveyed by the Commission to an appropriate
non-Federal public agency, as determined by the Commission. The
conveyance shall be made--
(A) as soon as practicable after acquisition;
(B) without consideration; and
(C) on the condition that the real property or interest in
real property so conveyed is used in furtherance of the purpose
for which the Corridor is established.
(f) Cooperative Agreements.--For the purpose of carrying out the
Plan, the Commission may enter into cooperative agreements with Federal
agencies, State agencies, political subdivisions of the State, and
persons. Any such cooperative agreement shall, at a minimum, establish
procedures for providing notice to the Commission of any action that
may affect the implementation of the Plan.
(g) Advisory Groups.--The Commission may establish such advisory
groups as it considers necessary to ensure open communication with, and
assistance from Federal agencies, State agencies, political
subdivisions of the State, and interested persons.
(h) Modification of Plans.--
(1) In general.--The Commission may modify the Plan if the
Commission determines that such modification is necessary to carry
out this Act.
(2) Notice.--No modification shall take effect until--
(A) any Federal agency, State agency, or political
subdivision of the State that may be affected by the
modification receives adequate notice of, and an opportunity to
comment on, the modification;
(B) if the modification is significant, as determined by
the Commission, the Commission has--
(i) provided adequate notice of the modification by
publication in the area of the Corridor; and
(ii) conducted a public hearing with respect to the
modification; and
(C) the Governor has approved the modification.
SEC. 107. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
(a) Plan.--The Commission shall prepare, obtain approval for,
implement, and support the Plan in accordance with section 108.
(b) Meetings.--
(1) Timing.--
(A) Initial meeting.--The Commission shall hold its first
meeting not later than 90 days after the date on which its last
initial member is appointed.
(B) Subsequent meetings.--After the initial meeting, the
Commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson or 7 of
its members, except that the Commission shall meet at least
quarterly .
(2) Quorum.--Ten members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings.
(3) Budget.--The affirmative vote of not less than 10 members
of the Commission shall be required to approve the budget of the
Commission.
(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than May 15 of each year, following
the year in which the members of the Commission have been appointed,
the Commission shall publish and submit to the Secretary and to the
Governor, an annual report concerning the Commission's activities.
SEC. 108. PREPARATION, REVIEW, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN.
(a) Preparation of Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the Commission
conducts its first meeting, the Commission shall submit to the
Governor a Corridor Interpretation Plan.
(2) Development.--In developing the Plan, the Commission
shall--
(A) consult on a regular basis with appropriate officials
of any Federal or State agency, political subdivision of the
State, and local government that has jurisdiction over or an
ownership interest in land, water, or water rights within the
Corridor; and
(B) conduct public hearings within the Corridor for the
purpose of providing interested persons the opportunity to
testify about matters to be addressed by the Plan.
(3) Relationship to existing plans.--The Plan--
(A) shall recognize any existing Federal, State, and local
plans;
(B) shall not interfere with the implementation,
administration, or amendment of such plans; and
(C) to the extent feasible, shall seek to coordinate the
plans and present a unified interpretation plan for the
Corridor.
(b) Review of Plan.--
(1) In general.--The Commission shall submit the Plan to the
Governor for the Governor's review.
(2) Governor.--The Governor may review the Plan and, if the
Governor concurs in the Plan, may submit the Plan to the Secretary,
together with any recommendations.
(3) Secretary.--The Secretary shall approve or disapprove the
Plan within 90 days. In reviewing the Plan, the Secretary shall
consider the adequacy of--
(A) public participation; and
(B) the Plan in interpreting, for the educational and
inspirational benefit of present and future generations, the
unique and significant contributions to our national heritage
of cultural and historical lands, waterways, and structures
within the Corridor.
(c) Disapproval of Plan.--
(1) Notification by secretary.--If the Secretary disapproves
the Plan, the Secretary shall, not later than 60 days after the
date of disapproval, advise the Governor and the Commission of the
reasons for disapproval, together with recommendations for
revision.
(A) Revision and resubmission to governor.--Not later than
90 days after receipt of the notice of disapproval, the
Commission shall revise and resubmit the Plan to the Governor
for review.
(B) Resubmission to secretary.--If the Governor concurs in
the revised Plan, he may submit the revised Plan to the
Secretary who shall approve or disapprove the revision within
60 days. If the Governor does not concur in the revised Plan,
he may resubmit it to the Commission together with his
recommendations for further consideration and modification.
(2) Implementation of plan.--After approval by the Secretary,
the Commission shall implement and support the Plan as follows:
(A) Cultural resources.--
(i) In general.--The Commission shall assist Federal
agencies, State agencies, political subdivisions of the
State, and nonprofit organizations in the conservation and
interpretation of cultural resources within the Corridor.
(ii) Exception.--In providing the assistance, the
Commission shall in no way infringe upon the authorities
and policies of a Federal agency, State agency, or
political subdivision of the State concerning the
administration and management of property, water, or water
rights held by the agency, political subdivision, or
private persons or entities, or affect the jurisdiction of
the State of Colorado over any property, water, or water
rights within the Corridor.
(3) Public awareness.--The Commission shall assist in the
enhancement of public awareness of, and appreciation for, the
historical, recreational, architectural, and engineering structures
in the Corridor, and the archaeological, geological, and cultural
resources and sites in the Corridor--
(A) by encouraging private owners of identified structures,
sites, and resources to adopt voluntary measures for the
preservation of the identified structure, site, or resource;
and
(B) by cooperating with Federal agencies, State agencies,
and political subdivisions of the State in acquiring, on a
willing seller basis, any identified structure, site, or
resource which the Commission, with the concurrence of the
Governor, determines should be acquired and held by an agency
of the State.
(4) Restoration.--The Commission may assist Federal agencies,
State agencies, political subdivisions of the State, and nonprofit
organizations in the restoration of any identified structure or
site in the Corridor with consent of the owner. The assistance may
include providing technical assistance for historic preservation,
revitalization, and enhancement efforts.
(5) Interpretation.--The Commission shall assist in the
interpretation of the historical, present, and future uses of the
Corridor--
(A) by consulting with the Secretary with respect to the
implementation of the Secretary's duties under section 110;
(B) by assisting the State and political subdivisions of
the State in establishing and maintaining visitor orientation
centers and other interpretive exhibits within the Corridor;
(C) by encouraging voluntary cooperation and coordination,
with respect to ongoing interpretive services in the Corridor,
among Federal agencies, State agencies, political subdivisions
of the State, nonprofit organizations, and private citizens;
and
(D) by encouraging Federal agencies, State agencies,
political subdivisions of the State, and nonprofit
organizations to undertake new interpretive initiatives with
respect to the Corridor.
(6) Recognition.--The Commission shall assist in establishing
recognition for the Corridor by actively promoting the cultural,
historical, natural, and recreational resources of the Corridor on
a community, regional, statewide, national, and international
basis.
(7) Land exchanges.--The Commission shall assist in identifying
and implementing land exchanges within the State of Colorado by
Federal and State agencies that will expand open space and
recreational opportunities within the flood plain of the Corridor.
SEC. 109. TERMINATION OF TRAVEL EXPENSES PROVISION.
Effective on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the
Secretary approves the Plan, section 104 is amended by striking
paragraph (4).
SEC. 110. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.
(a) Acquisition of Land.--The Secretary may acquire land and
interests in land within the Corridor that have been specifically
identified by the Commission for acquisition by the Federal Government
and that have been approved for the acquisition by the Governor and the
political subdivision of the State where the land is located by
donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
Acquisition authority may only be used if the lands cannot be acquired
by donation or exchange. No land or interest in land may be acquired
without the consent of the owner.
(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall, upon the request of
the Commission, provide technical assistance to the Commission in the
preparation and implementation of the Plan pursuant to section 108.
(c) Detail.--Each fiscal year during the existence of the
Commission, the Secretary shall detail to the Commission, on a
nonreimbursable basis, 2 employees of the Department of the Interior to
enable the Commission to carry out the Commission's duties under
section 107.
SEC. 111. OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES.
(a) Duties.--Subject to section 112, a Federal entity conducting or
supporting activities directly affecting the flow of the Cache La
Poudre River through the Corridor, or the natural resources of the
Corridor shall consult with the Commission with respect to the
activities.
(b) Authorization.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary or Administrator of a Federal
agency may acquire land in the flood plain of the Corridor by
exchange for other lands within the agency's jurisdiction within
the State of Colorado, based on fair market value, if the lands
have been identified by the Commission for acquisition by a Federal
agency and the Governor and the political subdivision of the State
or the owner where the lands are located concur in the exchange.
Land so acquired shall be used to fulfill the purpose for which the
Corridor is established.
(2) Conveyance of surplus real property.--Without monetary
consideration to the United States, the Administrator of General
Services may convey to the State of Colorado, its political
subdivisions, or instrumentalities thereof all of the right, title,
and interest of the United States in and to any surplus real
property (within the meaning of section 3(g) of the Federal
Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C.
472(g))) within the State of Colorado which the Secretary has
determined is suitable and desirable to meet the purposes for which
the Corridor is established. Subparagraph (B) of section 203(k)(3)
of such Act shall apply to any conveyance made under this
paragraph. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such
subparagraph shall be applied by substituting ``the purposes for
which the Cache La Poudre Corridor is established'' for ``historic
monument purposes''.
SEC. 112. EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER STANDARDS,
RESTRICTIONS, AND SAVINGS PROVISIONS.
(a) Effect on Environmental and Other Standards.--
(1) Voluntary cooperation.--In carrying out this Act, the
Commission and Secretary shall emphasize voluntary cooperation.
(2) Rules, regulations, standards, and permit processes.--
Nothing in this Act shall be considered to impose or form the basis
for imposition of any environmental, occupational, safety, or other
rule, regulation, standard, or permit process that is different
from those that would be applicable had the Corridor not been
established.
(3) Environmental quality standards.--Nothing in this Act shall
be considered to impose the application or administration of any
Federal or State environmental quality standard that is different
from those that will be applicable had the Corridor not been
established.
(4) Water standards.--Nothing in this Act shall be considered
to impose any Federal or State water use designation or water
quality standard upon uses of, or discharges to, waters of the
State or waters of the United States, within or adjacent to the
Corridor, that is more restrictive than those that would be
applicable had the Corridor not been established.
(5) Permitting of facilities.--Nothing in the establishment of
the Corridor shall abridge, restrict, or alter any applicable rule,
regulation, standard, or review procedure for permitting of
facilities within or adjacent to the Corridor.
(6) Water facilities.--Nothing in the establishment of the
Corridor shall affect the continuing use and operation, repair,
rehabilitation, expansion, or new construction of water supply
facilities, water and wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater
facilities, public utilities, and common carriers.
(7) Water and water rights.--Nothing in the establishment of
the Corridor shall be considered to authorize or imply the
reservation or appropriation of water or water rights for any
purpose.
(b) Restrictions on Commission and Secretary.--Nothing in this Act
shall be construed to vest in the Commission or the Secretary the
authority to--
(1) require a Federal agency, State agency, political
subdivision of the State, or private person (including an owner of
private property) to participate in a project or program carried
out by the Commission or the Secretary under this Act;
(2) intervene as a party in an administrative or judicial
proceeding concerning the application or enforcement of a
regulatory authority of a Federal agency, State agency, or
political subdivision of the State, including, but not limited to,
authority relating to--
(A) land use regulation;
(B) environmental quality;
(C) licensing;
(D) permitting;
(E) easements;
(F) private land development; or
(G) other occupational or access issue;
(3) establish or modify a regulatory authority of a Federal
agency, State agency, or political subdivision of the State,
including authority relating to--
(A) land use regulation;
(B) environmental quality; or
(C) pipeline or utility crossings;
(4) modify a policy of a Federal agency, State agency, or
political subdivision of the State;
(5) attest in any manner the authority and jurisdiction of the
State with respect to the acquisition of lands or water, or
interest in lands or water;
(6) vest authority to reserve or appropriate water or water
rights in any entity for any purpose;
(7) deny, condition, or restrict the construction, repair,
rehabilitation, or expansion of water facilities, including
stormwater, water, and wastewater treatment facilities; or
(8) deny, condition, or restrict the exercise of water rights
in accordance with the substantive and procedural requirements of
the laws of the State.
(c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act shall diminish,
enlarge, or modify a right of a Federal agency, State agency, or
political subdivision of the State--
(1) to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction within the
Corridor; or
(2) to tax persons, corporations, franchises, or property,
including minerals and other interests in or on lands or waters
within the urban portions of the Corridor.
(d) Access to Private Property.--Nothing in this Act requires an
owner of private property to allow access to the property by the
public.
SEC. 113. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated not to
exceed $50,000 to the Commission to carry out this Act for each of the
first 5 fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Matching Funds.--Funds may be made available pursuant to this
section only to the extent they are matched by equivalent funds or in-
kind contributions of services or materials from non-Federal sources.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.