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<br />-~>j~~~';: <br />:!<,.. <br /> <br />A. The designated rivers will receive focused . <br /> support to access existing federal programs and <br /> services. Communities may enlist the aid of a <br /> "River Navigator" to ensure efficient access to <br /> the federal agencies and to simplify and <br /> streamline the delivery of these programs, <br /> Designated rivers and their communities will <br /> also receive a commitment from federal agencies <br /> to act as "Good Neighbors" in making decisions <br /> that affect communities. Each river will become <br /> a laboratory for reinvention of federal programs <br /> and deli very of services that will support that <br /> community's revitalization efforts. <br />Q. What about communities that are not designated? <br />A. All river communities will receive streamlined <br /> access to government programs and services via <br /> greater coordination among government <br /> agencies, the American Heritage Rivers Internet <br /> web page (which consolidates government <br /> programs and services), and hard copies of all <br /> information in an easy-to-use format. <br />Q. By what authority does the President name . <br /> American Heritage Rivers? <br />A. The federal government has the authority and <br /> responsibility to coordinate the use of its limited <br /> resources in the best possible manner. Many <br /> federal agencies already have programs <br /> authorized by Congress that are relevant to <br /> preserving our rivers, With the American <br /> Heritage Rivers initiative, services provided by <br /> these programs will be delivered more <br /> effectively. <br />Q. How can members of a community present their <br /> views about as a potential nomination? <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />" <br />