Sec. 807. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY

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## SEC. 807 DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY ###

(a)In General The Secretary is authorized to assist the Commission in the preparation of the Canalway Plan. ###

(b)Technical Assistance Pursuant to an approved Canalway Plan, the Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with, provide technical assistance to and award grants to the Commission to provide for the preservation and interpretation of the natural, cultural, historical, recreational, and scenic resources of the Corridor, if requested by the Commission. ###

(c)Early Actions Prior to approval of the Canalway Plan, with the approval of the Commission, the Secretary may provide technical and planning assistance for early actions that are important to the purposes of this title and that protect and preserve resources. ###

(d)Canalway Plan Implementation Upon approval of the Canalway Plan, the Secretary is authorized to implement those activities that the Canalway Plan has identified that are the responsibility of the Secretary or agent of the Secretary to undertake in the implementation of the Canalway Plan. ###

(e)Detail Each fiscal year during the existence of the Commission and upon the request of the Commission, the Secretary shall detail to the Commission, on a nonreimbursable basis, two employees of the Department of the Interior to enable the Commission to carry out the Commission’s duties. Such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status, benefits, or privileges. ###

(f)Operational Assistance Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Superintendent of Saratoga National Historical Park may, on request, provide to public and private organizations in the Corridor (including the Commission) any operational assistance that is appropriate to assist with the implementation of the Canalway Plan.