Frank Lautenberg: “I understand that the Great Falls Historic District would be eligible to receive up to $250,000 of these funds for…”

“I understand that the Great Falls Historic District would be eligible to receive up to $250,000 of these funds for preparation of a historic preservation plan, and that, once these plans are completed, an additional $50,000 in matching funds is available from the Historic Preservation Fund for technical assistance and $3 million is available for restoration, preservation, and interpretive activities. Mr. Chairman, I would like to include a letter from the Mayor of the City of Paterson to the regional director of the National Park Service, expressing the City's interest in moving forward with development of the Great Falls development plan. I hope that this letter will confirm to the Service and to the Chairman and Ranking Member, that the City is fully prepared to provide the necessary match to develop the plan. I am confident that the City will work closely with the Service on development of a plan, and that, once it is completed, the City may apply for the remaining authorized funds for completion of specific projects.”