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(1) There is hereby established the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
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The non-Federal lands within the scenic area shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with the management plan and sections 544 to 544p of this title.
(b) Adoption of scenic area land use ordinances
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The Commission shall monitor activities of counties pursuant to sections 544 to 544p of this title and shall take such actions as it determines are necessary to ensure compliance.
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In this section:
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