Pub. L. 93-477, tit. IV, sec. 404

Sec. 404. (a) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to undertake a study of the most feasible and suitable means of preserving and interpreting for the benefit of the public the historic and natural resources of the Ohio and Erie Canal in the State of Ohio, 88 Stat. 1448together with associated and related lands. In carrying out the study the Secretary shall consider existing and proposed State and local highway plans, land-use plans, outdoor recreation plans, and related plans for the preservation of historic and natural resources. Not later than one year from the date of enactment of this Act the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report of such study, including his recommendations as to the means of protecting, interpreting, and developing the resources of the Ohio and Erie Canal and adjacent lands. (b) To carry out the purposes of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, but not more than $40,000.