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Federal sliare of the total administrative cost may not exceed two- 

 thirds of tlie cost, and Federal funds received through other programs 

 may not be used by the State to pay any part of its share. This latter 

 limitation is similar to other successful grant programs, such as the 

 national sea grant program, where it has been evident that tlie inter- 

 est and involvement of the recipient is often best demonstrated by the 

 amomit of its own funds that it is willing to commit in order to obtain 

 the Federal grant. There are other provisions, such as the regulatory 

 authority of the Secretary, the 15 percent maximum allocation, the 

 lack of a minimum allocation, and the procedures for reallocating 

 funds to local governments and other recipients, the discussions of 

 which as to section 305 provisions are applicable to the similar pro- 

 visions of this section. It should be pointed out that the grants imder 

 tliis section are designated for use in administration of the State pro- 

 gram. They are not intended and are not available for any acquisition 

 costs of property or property interests that the State may need or 

 desire in implementing its coastal zone program. 



Before allocating funds under this section, the Secretary must make 

 certain specific findings as to the State program which has been sub- 

 mitted for approval. He must find— 



(1) that the program has been developed in accordance with 

 regulations promulgated by him, after the State has given appro- 

 priate public notice and has provided an opportunity for full 

 participation by all interested parties ; 



(2) that the State has coordinated its program with applicable 

 plans already existent in its coastal zone area and has provided 

 for a continumg consultation and coordination with all responsi- 

 ble local governments and various agencies to assure their full 

 participation in carrymg out the purposes of the title ; 



(3) that the State has held public hearings in developing its 

 program ; 



(4) that the program and any changes have been reviewed and 

 approved by the Governor ; 



( 5 ) that the Governor has designated a single agency as a con- 

 tact point to receive and administer the grants ; 



(6) that the State is properly organized to expeditiously and 

 effectively implement its program ; 



(7) that the State possesses the necessary authorities to imple- 

 ment its program ; 



(8) that the program takes into consideration the national in- 

 terest involved in the siting of facilities, such as powerplants 

 and transportation facilities, which may be necessary to meet re- 

 quirements other than local in nature ; and 



(9) that the program provides for procedures for preserving 

 or restoring specific areas. 



The items listed are in the main self-explanatory and in some cases 

 refer to specific requirements found in other sections of the title. As 

 to the national interest requirements referred to under item 8, your 

 committee wishes to make it clear that the primary responsibility for 

 developing the State program remains in the State. Nevertheless, if 

 the program as developed is to be approved and thereby enable the 

 State to receive funding assistance under this title, the State must take 

 into account and must accommodate its program to the specific require- 

 ments of various Federal laws which are applicable to its coastal zone. 



