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1 for the resolution of disputes between the Secretary and 



2 a concessioner in those instances where the Secretary has 



3 been unable to meet conditions or requirements or provide 



4 such services, if any, as set forth in a prospectus pursuant 



5 to sections 505(c)(2) (D) and (E). 



6 (b) Temporary Contract. — Notwithstanding the 



7 provisions of subsection (a), the Secretary may award on 



8 a noncompetitive basis a temporary concession contract if 



9 the Secretary determines such an award to be necessary 



10 in order to avoid interruption of services to the public at 



11 a park. Prior to making such a determination, the Sec- 



12 retary shall take all reasonable and appropriate steps to 



13 consider alternative actions to avoid such interruptions. 



14 (c) Prospectus. — (1) Prior to soliciting proposals 



15 for a concession contract at a park, the Secretary shall 



16 prepare a prospectus soUciting proposals, shall publish a 



17 notice of its availability at least once in such local or na- 



18 tional newspapers or trade publications as the Secretary 



19 determines appropriate, and shall make such prospectus 



20 available upon request to all interested parties. 



21 (2) The prospectus shall include, but need not be lim- 



22 ited to, the following information: 



23 (A) The minimum requirements for such con- 



24 tract, as set forth in subsection (d). 



