TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.

SEC. 265. TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.(a) Technical and Financial Assistance.—(1) In general.—On the request of the local coordinating entity, the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance for the development and implementation of the management plan.(2) Priority for assistance.—In providing assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to actions that assist in—(A) conserving the significant cultural, historic, and natural resources of the Heritage Area; and(B) providing educational, interpretive, and recreational opportunities consistent with the purposes of the Heritage Area.(3) Spending for non-federal property.—The local coordinating entity may expend Federal funds made available under this subtitle on non-Federal property that—(A) meets the criteria in the approved management plan; or(B) is listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.(4) Other assistance.—The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with public and private organizations to carry out this subsection.(b) Other Federal Agencies.—Any Federal entity conducting or supporting an activity that directly affects the Heritage Area shall—(1) consider the potential effect of the activity on the purposes of the Heritage Area and the management plan;(2) consult with the local coordinating entity regarding the activity; and(3) to the maximum extent practicable, conduct or support the activity to avoid adverse effects on the Heritage Area.(c) Other Assistance Not Affected.—This subtitle does not affect the authority of any Federal official to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law.(d) Notification of Other Federal Activities.—The head of each Federal agency shall provide to the Secretary and the local coordinating entity, to the extent practicable, advance notice of all activities that may have an impact on the Heritage Area.