Sec. 5588. San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership
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There is established a Partnership, to be known as the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership . The purposes of the Partnership are to— coordinate the activities of Federal, State, Tribal, and local authorities and the private sector in advancing the purposes of this part; and use the resources and expertise of each agency in improving management and recreational opportunities within the Recreation Area. The Partnership shall include the following: The Secretary (or a designee) to represent the National Park Service.
The Secretary of Defense (or a designee) to represent the Corps of Engineers. The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee) to represent the Forest Service. The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency of the State (or a designee) to represent— the California Department of Parks and Recreation; and the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. 1 designee of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. 1 designee of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority. 4 designees of the San Gabriel Council of Governments, of whom 1 shall be selected from a local land conservancy. 1 designee of the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. 1 designee of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 1 designee of the San Gabriel Valley Water Association. 1 designee of the Central Basin Water Association. 1 designee of the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster. 1 designee of a public utility company, to be appointed by the Secretary. 1 designee of the Watershed Conservation Authority. 1 designee of the Advisory Council for the period during which the Advisory Council remains in effect. 1 designee of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Community Collaborative.
To advance the purposes described in section 5511, the Partnership shall— make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the development and implementation of the management plan; review and comment on the visitor services plan under section 5519(a)(2), and facilitate the implementation of that plan; assist units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in advancing the purposes of the Recreation Area by— carrying out programs and projects that recognize, protect, and enhance important resource values within the Recreation Area; establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs within the Recreation Area; developing recreational and educational opportunities in the Recreation Area in accordance with the purposes of this part; increasing public awareness of, and appreciation for, natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of the Recreation Area; ensuring that signs identifying points of public access and sites of interest are posted throughout the Recreation Area; promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments, organizations, and individuals to advance the purposes of the Recreation Area; and ensuring that management of the Recreation Area takes into consideration— local ordinances and land-use plans; and adjacent residents and property owners; make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the appointment of members to the Advisory Council; and carry out any other actions necessary to achieve the purposes of this part.
Subject to approval by the Secretary, for the purposes of preparing and implementing the management plan, the Partnership may use Federal funds made available under this section— to make grants to the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons; to enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide grants or technical assistance to, the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other interested parties; to hire and compensate staff; to obtain funds or services from any source, including funds and services provided under any other Federal law or program; to contract for goods or services; and to support activities of partners and any other activities that— advance the purposes of the Recreation Area; and are in accordance with the management plan.
A member of the Partnership shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. A member may be reappointed to serve on the Partnership on the expiration of the term of service of the member. A vacancy on the Partnership shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. A quorum shall be eleven members of the Partnership. The operations of the Partnership shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained.
The Partnership shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable. A member of the Partnership shall serve without compensation. The Secretary shall convene the Partnership on a regular basis to carry out this part. The Secretary may provide to the Partnership or any member of the Partnership, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, such technical and financial assistance as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this part.
The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the Partnership, a member of the Partnership, or any other public or private entity to provide technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this part. In order to facilitate the administration of the Recreation Area, the Secretary is authorized, subject to valid existing rights, to construct administrative or visitor use facilities on land owned by a non-profit organization, local agency, or other public entity in accordance with this subtitle and applicable law (including regulations).
A facility under this paragraph may only be developed— with the consent of the owner of the non-Federal land; and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) and plans. The Secretary shall give priority to actions that— conserve the significant natural, historic, cultural, and scenic resources of the Recreation Area; and provide educational, interpretive, and recreational opportunities consistent with the purposes of the Recreation Area.
The Partnership shall establish— a Water Technical Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary regarding water-related issues relating to the Recreation Area; and a Public Safety Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary regarding public safety issues relating to the Recreation Area.