DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

SEC. 505. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. (a) In general.—To carry out the purpose of this title, the Secretary shall assist the management entity in preparing such studies and plans as the Secretary considers appropriate and in implementing the recommendations contained in a study report prepared by the management entity. The Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with the Commission or with any owner of property with national historic or cultural significance within the Area for the purpose of facilitating public use and enjoyment of such resources or to otherwise further the objectives of the management entity. Any such agreement shall provide whenever appropriate that— (1) the public may have access to such resources at specified, reasonable times for the purpose of viewing the property or exhibits or attending programs or other activities, as may be appropriate; (2) the Secretary may make improvements to such resources as the management entity or the Secretary deem necessary to enhance the public use and enjoyment of the resources, or to render such property usable by the Secretary, the management entity, or any person for the purpose of this title; and 110 STAT. 4260 (3) the Secretary may occupy, utilize, and acquire easements or leasehold interests in resources as required to implement the programs and purpose of this title. (b) Technical Assistance and Grants.—The Secretary may provide, upon request, technical assistance and grants to the management entity to assist the management entity in the performance of its powers and functions as authorized under this title. The Secretary may provide to any owner of property within the Area, to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the City of Salem and other participating municipalities, to any other Federal or State entity, to any institution, or to any person such technical assistance and grants as the Secretary considers appropriate to carry out the purpose of this title.