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 PUBLIC LAW 104-333—NOV. 12, 1996 110 STAT. 4237 area, including planning and regulatory responsibilities. (B) Policies and programs for the following purposes: (i) Enhancing public outdoor recreational opportunities in the recreation area. (ii) Conserving, protecting, and maintaining the scenic, historical, cultural, natural and scientific values of the islands. (iii) Developing educational opportunities in the recreation area. (iv) Enhancing public access to the Islands, including development of transportation networks. (v) Identifying potential sources of revenue from programs or activities carried out within the recreation area. (vi) Protecting and preserving Native American burial grounds connected with the King Philip's War internment period and other periods. (C) A policy statement that recognizes existing economic activities within the recreation area. (3) DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN.—In developing the plan, the Psirtnership shall— (A) consult on a regular basis with appropriate officials of any local government or Federal or State agency which has jurisdiction over lands and waters within the recreation area; (B) consult with interested conservation, business, professional, and citizen organizations; and (C) conduct public hearings or meetings for the purposes of providing interested persons with the opportunity to testify with respect to matters to be addressed by the plan. (4) APPROVAL OF PLAN. —(A) The Partnership shall submit the plan to the Grovernor of Massachusetts for review. The Grovernor shall have 90 days to review and make any recommendations. After considering the Governor's recommendations, the Partnership shall submit the plan to the Secretary, who shall approve or disapprove the plan within 90 days. In reviewing the plan the Secretary shall consider each of the following: (i) The adequacy of public participation. (ii) Assurances of plan implementation from State and local officials. (iii) The adequacy of regulatory and financial tools that are in place to implement the plsm. (B) If the Secretary disapproves the plan, the Secretary shall within 60 days after the date of such disapproval, advise the Partnership in writing of the reasons therefore, together with recommendations for revision. Within 90 days of receipt of such notice of disapproval, the Partnership shall revise and resubmit the plan to the Secretary who shall approve or disapprove the revision within 60 days. (5) INTERIM PROGRAM.— Prior to adoption of the Partnership's plan, the Secretary and the Partnership shall assist the owners and managers of lands and waters within the recreation area to ensure that existing programs, services, and

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