National Partnership System of Heritage Areas Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Partnership System of Heritage Areas Act - Establishes the National Partnership Heritage Area Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior in the creation and administration of the National Partnership System of Heritage Areas, including matters relating to partnership studies, recommendations for national designation by the Congress, and mechanisms for coordinating Federal activities which affect National Heritage Areas or Parks and for coordinating Federal, State, local, and private interests in each such area or park. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to assist in studies that identify and plan for heritage areas or State systems or programs for such areas. Requires that such studies provide a means for evaluating candidate areas and systems for further Federal involvement upon congressional authorization. Limits such a grant to 50 percent of the cost of conducting the study. Sets forth provisions regarding application procedures, review criteria, study content, technical assistance, and recommendations for national designation. Establishes the National Partnership System of Heritage Areas. Designates as components thereof: (1) National Heritage Are…