H.R. 8114: Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act

This bill, known as the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act, aims to officially designate a region in northeastern Pennsylvania as a component of the National Heritage Area System. The areas included in this designation are Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties, as well as parts of other counties as identified in a feasibility study conducted for the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area. The specific boundaries of this area will be determined by the Secretary of the Interior based on the findings of that study.

Local Coordination

The local organization responsible for managing and coordinating activities within the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area will be the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc. This entity will oversee initiatives related to the area, ensuring that the local cultural, historical, and natural resources are promoted and preserved.

Management Plan Requirement

As part of this act, the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc. is required to develop a management plan for the newly designated area. This plan must be submitted to the Secretary of the Interior for approval within three years following the enactment of the bill. The management plan is intended to outline how the area will be developed, preserved, and promoted as a National Heritage Area.

Termination of Authority

The bill also specifies that the authority for the Secretary of the Interior to provide federal assistance for the management of the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area will conclude 15 years after the bill is enacted. This sets a timeline for federal involvement and support in the management of the area.

Potential Benefits

The designation of the Endless Mountains as a National Heritage Area may provide various benefits, such as potential federal funding for local projects, greater recognition of the area's cultural and historical significance, and opportunities for tourism and economic development.

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