Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Acadia National Park Improvement Act of 2005.
Section 2. Extension of Acadia National Park Advisory Commission
Section 103(f) of Public Law 99–420 (16 U.S.C. 341 note) is amended by striking 20 and inserting 40.
Section 3. Increase in land acquisition ceiling
Section 106(a) of Public Law 99–420 (16 U.S.C. 341 note) is amended by striking $9,100,000 and inserting $28,000,000.
Section 4. Intermodal transportation center
Title I of Public Law 99–420 (16 U.S.C. 341 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
(a) In general
The Secretary shall provide assistance in the planning, construction, and operation of an intermodal transportation center located outside of the boundary of the Park in the town of Trenton, Maine to improve the management, interpretation, and visitor enjoyment of the Park.
(b) Agreements
To carry out subsection (a), in administering the intermodal transportation center, the Secretary may enter into interagency agreements with other Federal agencies, and cooperative agreements, under appropriate terms and conditions, with State and local agencies, and nonprofit organizations—
(1) to provide exhibits, interpretive services (including employing individuals to provide such services), and technical assistance;
(2) to conduct activities that facilitate the dissemination of information relating to the Park and the Island Explorer transit system;
(3) to provide financial assistance for the construction of the intermodal transportation center in exchange for space in the center that is sufficient to interpret the Park; and
(4) to assist with the operation and maintenance of the intermodal transportation center.