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PUBLIC LAW 91-575-DEC. 24, 1970

[84 STAT.

party, political subdivision or any agency thereof, may provide for the construction, maintenance, and administration of such facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 8.2 hereof. "8.2—COOPERATIVE PLANNING AND OPERATION.

" (a) The commission shall cooperate with the appropriate agencies of the signatory parties and with other public and private agencies in the planning and effectuation of a coordinated program of facilities and projects authorized by this article. "(b) The commission shall not operate any such project or facility unless it has first found and determined that no other suitable unit or agency of government is available to operate the same upon reasonable conditions. "8.3—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. The commission, within limits prescribed by this article, shall: " 1. Encourage activities of other public agencies having water related recreational interests and assist in the coordination thereof; "2. Recommend standards for the development and administration of water related recreational facilities; "3. Provide for the administration, operation, and maintenance of recreation facilities owned or controlled by the commission and for the letting and supervision of private concessions in accordance with this article. "8.4—CONCESSIONS. The commission, after public hearing upon due notice given shall provide by regulation a procedure for the award of contracts for private concessions in connection with its recreational facilities, including any renewal or extension thereof, under terms and conditions determined by the commission. "ARTICLE 9 "OTHER PUBLIC VALUES

The signatory parties agree that it is a purpose of this compact in effectuating the conservation and management of water resources to preserve and promote the economic and other values inherent in the historic and the scenic and other natural amenities of the Susquehanna River Basin for the enjoyment and enrichment of future generations, for the promotion and protection of tourist attractions in the basin, and for the maintenance of the economic health of allied enterprises and occupations so as to effect orderly, balanced, and considered development in the basin. "9.2—PROJECT COMPATIBILITY. TO this end, the signatory parties agree that in the consideration, authorization, construction, maintenance, and operation of all water resources projects in the Susquehanna basin, their agencies and subdivisions, and the Susquehanna River Basin Commission will consider the compatibility of such projects with these other public values. "9.3—REGULATION STANDARDS. The commission may recommend to governmental units with jurisdiction within areas considered for scenic or historic designation minimum standards of regulation of land and water use and such other protective measures as the commission may deem desirable. "9.4—IX)CAL AREA PROTECTION. The commission may draft and recommend for adoption ordinances and regulations which would assist, promote, develop, and protect those areas and the character of their communities. Local governments may consider parts of their area "SECTION 9.1—INHERENT VALUES.

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