Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73

§410ccc–24 Termination of Heritage Area Commission

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER LIX–AA— - CANE RIVER CREOLE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA › Part Part B— - Cane River National Heritage Area › § 410ccc–24

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Commission ends 10 years after its first meeting. It may ask for up to a 5‑year extension if critical need exists and the Secretary approves after consulting Louisiana's Governor. Cane River keeps national heritage area status; the plan and partnerships will guide it, and the Commission must recommend who, including a nonprofit, will take over.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §410ccc–24

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(a)The Commission shall terminate on the day occurring 10 years after the first official meeting of the Commission.

(b)The Commission may petition to be extended for a period of not more than 5 years beginning on the day referred to in subsection (a), provided the Commission determines a critical need to fulfill the purposes of this subchapter; and the Commission obtains approval from the Secretary, in consultation with the Governor of Louisiana.

(c)The national heritage area status for the Cane River region shall continue following the termination of the Commission. The management plan, and partnerships and agreements subject to the plan shall guide the future management of the heritage area. The Commission, prior to its termination, shall recommend to the Governor of the State of Louisiana and the Secretary, appropriate entities, including the potential for a nonprofit corporation, to assume the responsibilities of the Commission.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 410ccc–24

Title 16 — Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73