MANAGEMENT ENTITY.

SEC. 805. [54 U.S.C. 320101 note] MANAGEMENT ENTITY. (a) Entity.—Upon petition, the Secretary is authorized to recognize the Ohio & Erie Canal Association as the management entity for the Heritage Corridor. (b) Eligibility.—To be eligible for designation as the management entity of the corridor, an entity must possess the legal ability to— (1) receive Federal funds for use in preparing and implementing the management plan for the corridor; (2) disburse Federal funds to other units of government or other organizations for use in preparing and implementing the management plan for the corridor; (3) account for all Federal funds received or disbursed; and (4) sign agreements with the Federal Government. (c) Federal Funding.— (1) Authorization to receive.—The management entity is authorized to receive appropriated Federal funds. (2) Disqualification.—If a management plan for the corridor is not submitted to the Secretary as required under section 806 within the time specified herein, the management entity shall cease to be eligible for Federal funding under this title until such a plan regarding the corridor is submitted to the Secretary. (d) Authorities of Management Entity.—The management entity of the corridor may, for purposes of preparing and implementing the management plan for the corridor, use Federal funds made available under this title— (1) to make grants and loans to the State of Ohio, its political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, and other persons; (2) to enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide technical assistance to, Federal agencies, the State of Ohio, its political subdivision, nonprofit organizations, and other persons; (3) to hire and compensate staff; (4) to obtain money from any source under any program or law requiring the recipient of such money to make a contribution in order to receive such money; and (5) to contract for goods and services. (e) Prohibition of Acquisition of Real Property.—The management entity for the corridor may not use Federal funds received under this title to acquire real property or any interest in real property.