917 - Technical assistance.

§ 917. Technical  assistance. The secretary shall encourage and assist  local  governments  in  the  preparation  of  waterfront  revitalization  programs  and  in  the  administration  and  implementation  of approved  programs. Such assistance shall be provided  on  request  by  the  local  government  and  shall  include,  as  may  be  deemed appropriate by the  secretary, the provision of maps, data, criteria,  model  implementation  provisions, and technical counsel and advice. In addition, the secretary  shall  facilitate  consultation  and  coordination  among local, county,  regional, state and federal  agencies  and  community  based  groups  in  connection   with   the   preparation  and  administration  of  approved  waterfront revitalization programs, and to facilitate the development of  projects called for by approved programs.