TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.

SEC. 507. TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES. (a) Technical and Financial Assistance.—Upon the request of the management entity, the Secretary may provide technical assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, and financial assistance to the Heritage Area to develop and implement the management plan. The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity and other public or private entities for this purpose. In assisting the Heritage Area, the Secretary shall give priority to actions that in general assist in—(1) conserving the significant natural, historic, cultural, and scenic resources of the Heritage Area; and(2) providing educational, interpretive, and recreational opportunities consistent with the purposes of the Heritage Area.(b) Duties of Other Federal Agencies.—Any Federal agency conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the Heritage Area shall—(1) consult with the Secretary and the management entity with respect to such activities;(2) cooperate with the Secretary and the management entity in carrying out their duties under this title;(3) to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate such activities with the carrying out of such duties; and(4) to the maximum extent practicable, conduct or support such activities in a manner which the management entity determines will not have an adverse effect on the Heritage Area.