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 PUBLIC LAW 99-420—SEPT. 25, 1986

100 STAT. 959

and approved plans for the size, location and architectural design of the structure. SEC. 103. ADVISORY COMMISSION.

(a) There is hereby established an Acadia National Park Advisory Commission (hereinafter referred to as "the Commission"). The Commission shall be composed of 16 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (1) 3 members at large. (2) 3 members appointed from among individuals recommended by the Governor of Maine. ? (3) 4 members, appointed from among individuals rec. ommended by each of the four towns on the island of Mount Desert. (4) 3 members appointed from among individuals recommended by each of the three Hancock County mainland communities of Gouldsboro, Winter Harbor, and Trenton. (5) 3 members, appointed from among individuals recommended by each of the three island towns of Cranberry Isles, Swans Island, and Frenchboro. (b) The terms of the Commission members shall be 3 years except that, for initial appointments under each paragraph, one member shall serve for a term of one year, and one member shall serve for a term of 2 years. (c) The Commission shall elect its own chairman and adopt its own bylaws. Any vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (d) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation as such, except that the Secretary is authorized to pay the expenses reasonably incurred by the Commission in carrying out its responsibilities under this title. (e) The Secretary shall consult with the Commission on matters relating to the management and development of the Park, including but not limited to each of the following: (1) The acquisition of lands and interests in lands (including conservation easements on islands). (2) Termination of rights of use and occupancy. (f) The Commission established under this section shall terminate 20 years after the enactment of this Act. SEC. 104. BEAR ISLAND.

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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law. Federal property located on Bear Island in the town of Cranberry Isle shall, with the concurrence of the agency having custody thereof, be transferred without consideration to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary for use by him in carrying out the provisions of the title. Such Federal property shall not be developed by the Secretary in a manner which would provide for or encourage intensive visitor use. (b) The Secretary is authorized to make improvements to the Federal property on Bear Island as he deems appropriate for the protection of adjacent private property. SEC. 105. TOWN OF ISLE AU HAUT.

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The provisions of this title shall not apply to those portions of the Park lying within the Town of Isle au Haut, Maine, which lands shall continue to be governed by the provisions of Public Law 97-335.

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