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<br />,/ <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />. A. The nomination process will be fully controlled, <br /> discussed and organized at the local level. The <br /> concerns of all community members should be <br /> aired as the nomination material is prepared. <br /> Communities submitting applications should <br /> make opportunities available for members of the <br /> public to comment on the nomination. Concerns <br /> may in fact dissuade the community from <br /> completing its nomination process and if that is <br /> the case, then the process stops, appropriately, at <br /> the local level. <br /> Q. Is there a procedure to oppose the designation? <br /> A. Opposition from elected officials would be <br /> evidence that broad community support does not <br /> exist for an application. Objections of individuals <br /> or interest groups would be considered within the <br /> totality of the application and its supporters. <br /> Views of state, tribal and local governments and <br /> congressional offices will be fully considered. <br /> Q. We're depending on a specific federal program <br />. for resources, won't the American Heritage <br /> Rivers initiative siphon resources from the <br /> program we depend on? <br /> A. No. The goal of American Heritage Rivers is to <br /> achieve greater efficiency for all federal <br /> programs. It is important to recognize, however, <br /> that in a balanced budget world, federal spending <br /> will continue to be limited, We believe the best <br /> way to prioritize limited federal spending is <br /> through a community-led process. Communities <br /> often know best what resources will benefit them <br /> the most and, as such, deserve special attention, <br /> Q. Will the community have a role in choosing the <br /> River Navigator? <br /> <br />. <br />