16 U.S.C. § 460zz: Mississippi River Coordinating Commission

The Director of the National Park Service, or his designee. The Chief of the Corps of Engineers, or his designee. The Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, or his designee. Three individuals, from recommendations by the Governor of Minnesota, to represent the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Department of Transportation, and Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. One individual, to represent the Minnesota Historical Society. One individual, to represent the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area. Four elected officials, to represent the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Four elected officials, from recommendations by the Governor of Minnesota, to represent the interests of the other affected municipalities and counties. One individual, to represent the Metropolitan Parks and Open Spaces Commission. One individual, from recommendations by the Governor of Minnesota, to represent the interests of commercial navigation. Four individuals, from recommendations by the Governor of Minnesota, to be chosen from the general public. Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), members (other than ex officio members) shall be appointed for terms of three years. One shall be appointed for a term of one year. One shall be appointed for a term of two years. Under paragraphs (7) and (8) of subsection (a), one shall be appointed for a term of one year. One shall be appointed for a term of one year. One shall be appointed for a term of two years. One shall be appointed for a term of four years. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. A member may serve after the expiration of his term until his successor has taken office. Members of the Commission shall serve without pay. While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5 . The Chairperson of the Commission shall be appointed by the Secretary from among the members of the Commission nominated by the Governor of Minnesota and shall serve for a term of three years. Twelve members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairman 1 or a majority of its members. 1 So in original. Probably should be “Chairperson”. Policies and programs for the preservation and enhancement of the environmental values of the Area. Policies and programs for enhanced public outdoor recreation opportunities in the Area. Policies and programs for the conservation and protection of the scenic, historical, cultural, natural and scientific values of the Area. Policies and programs for the commercial utilization of the Area and its related natural resources, consistent with the protection of the values for which the Area is established as the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. The Secretary shall provide the Commission with such staff and technical assistance as the Secretary, after consultation with the Commission, considers appropriate to enable the Commission to carry out its duties. Upon request of the Secretary, any Federal agency may provide information, personnel, property, and services on a reimbursable basis, to the Commission to assist in carrying out its duties under this part. The Secretary may accept the services of personnel detailed from the State of Minnesota or any political subdivision of the State and may reimburse the State or such political subdivision for such services. The Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5 . considers and details the application of a variety of land and water protection and management techniques; includes a policy statement for the use of Federal, State, and local regulatory responsibilities to manage land and water resources in a manner consistent with the purposes of this part; and recognizes existing economic activities within the area 2 and provides for the management of such activities, including barge transportation and fleeting and those indigenous industries and commercial and residential developments which are consistent with the findings and purposes of this part. 2 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. Ways in which local, regional, State, and Federal policies and permits may better be coordinated to the goals and policies of this part. A financial plan to provide and support the public improvements and services recommended in the plan; and a mechanism for coordinating local, regional, State, and Federal planning to promote the purposes of this part. How the goals and policies of the management plan will be compatible with the existing channel maintenance program on the Mississippi River, and the existing Federal, State, regional, and local programs and goals on the Minnesota and Saint Croix Rivers. The provisions of the Clean Water Act [ 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.] and the Safe Drinking Water Act (title XIV of the Public Health Service Act) [ 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.] which pertain to the surface waters of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. A coordination and consistency component which details the ways in which local, State, and Federal programs and policies may best be coordinated to promote the purposes of this part. A program for the coordination and consolidation, to the extent feasible, of permits that may be required by Federal, State, and local agencies having jurisdiction over land and waters within the Area. In developing the plan the Commission shall consult on a regular basis with appropriate officials of any local government or Federal or State agency which has jurisdiction over lands and waters within the Area. In developing the plan the Commission shall consult with interested conservation, business, professional and citizen organizations. In developing the plan the Commission shall conduct public hearings within the Area, and at such other places as may be appropriate, for the purposes of providing interested persons with the opportunity to testify with respect to matters to be addressed by the plan. The adequacy of public participation. Assurances of plan implementation from State and local officials. The adequacy of regulatory and financial tools that are in place to implement the plan. Plan provisions for continuing oversight of the plan implementation by the Secretary and the Governor of Minnesota. Prior to the adoption of the Commission’s plan, the Secretary and the Commission shall monitor all land and water use activities within the Area to ensure that said activities are in keeping with the purposes of this part, and shall advise and cooperate with the appropriate Federal, State, and local governmental entities to minimize adverse impacts on the values for which the Area is established. The Commission shall assist the Secretary and the Governor of Minnesota in reviewing and monitoring the implementation of the plan by Federal, State, and local governmental agencies having jurisdiction in the Area. The Commission may, after providing, for public comment and subject to the review and approval, as set forth in subsection (k), modify said plan, if the Commission determines that such modification is necessary to further the purposes of this part. The Commission shall terminate on the date 10 years after November 18, 1988 . Following termination of the Commission the State is authorized to establish a State Commission which shall exercise the functions and authorities described in subsection (m). The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army are authorized and directed to participate as members of such State Commission.