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Show -2- The Inventory WOUld De done on a state-bystate basis and minimum requirements are outlined. All properties on the Inventory would be part of an Olmsted Historic Landscape System, and other directions are provided for nationally and Internationally significant properties. The Inventory would be updated at least every 10 years. Section 5 requires the Secretary of the In· terior tc make general standards for preserving historic landscapes, provide technical assistance, to submit to Congress ·' :the- . matic study of other historic landscapes that might qualify as national historic landmarks, to establish a compatible -proiP"am for the use of the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, Massachusetts, and , to develop appropriate International activities related to Olmsted historic laridscapes. The Secretary Is also directed to take steps to coordinate applications from existing grant programs to preserve Olmsted historic landscapes and authorizes use of other Federal funds for such preservation where that , Is possible. . Section 6 requires the Secretary of ' Interior (and assisted State and local govern, ments) to provide for maximum public participation In all aspects of the program, to assist local Initiatives and encourage the use of volunteers and Internships, leverage in· creased private support, and coordinate ac· tivlties with others. The Secretary Is authorized to enter Into contracts and cooperative agreements with States, local govern· ; ments and other entitles to carry out the purposes of the Act. Section 7 directs the Secretary of the In· terior, In consultation with certain other federal agencies and participation by ot.her government agencies and private entities, to conduct appropriate activities during the decade of 1985 to 1995-whlch coincides with the centennial of the decade of Frederick Law Olmsted Sr: s most productive period. Activities would Include a study on the influence of Olmsted's philosophy and designs on American life: development of an exhibit and film on Olmsted's legacy; pro\'i· sion of technical and financial assistance to commemorate Olmsted: and the conduct of appropriate activities at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, Mass. Section 8 establishes an. Advisory Commit·. tee on Olmsted Historic Landscapes to assist the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in Olmsted· related activities, including mrlous professional reviews, assistance in developing public participation and information pla.ns and evaluation of Federal undertakings that could affect Olmsted histor· ic landscapes. The Committee would ha\'e nine members, appointed by the Chairman of the Advisory Councii, from recommenda· tions of various organizations. The Members ""ould serve without pay except for reimbursement for travel expenses; their terms would be for not more than two four-year periods. The Committee WOUld, unless oth· erwise extended, terminate in 1995. Section 9 authorizes the appropriation of funds, effective October I, 1984, to carry out the purposes of the Act. Contract authority would be subject to the general availability of appropriations .• I |
