among public and private entities , and by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities ;
2 . Reflects traditions , customs , beliefs , and folklife that are a valuable part of the national story ;
3 . Provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural , cultural , historic , and / or scenic features ; 4 . Provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities ; 5 . The resources important to the identified theme or themes of the area retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation ;
6 . Residents , business interests , non-profit organizations , and governments within the proposed area are involved in the planning , have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles for all participants including the federal government , and have demonstrated support for designation of the area ;
7 . The proposed management entity and units of government supporting the designation are willing to commit to working in partnership to develop the heritage area ; 8 . The proposal is consistent with continued economic activity in the area ; 9 . A conceptual boundary map is supported by the public ; and 10 . The management entity proposed to plan and implement the project is described .
This document is the Feasibility Study - the official submission for designation as a National Heritage Area . The Feasibility Study is submitted to Maine ’ s Congressional Delegates , who introduce it to Congress as a bill . The following chapters examine the assets and capacity of this region to meet the above listed criteria and determine if NHA designation is right for Downeast Maine .
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