; and (B) work with National Heritage Areas to promote public enjoyment of units of the National Park System and park-related resources. (2) Applicability of laws National Heritage Areas shall not be— (A) considered to be units of the National Park System; or (B) subject to the authorities applicable to units of the National Park System. (d) Duties Under the National Heritage Area System, the Secretary shall— (1) undertake studies as directed by Congress through legislation to assess the feasibility of designating proposed National Heritage Areas or review and comment on studies undertaken by other parties for this purpose as provided in this Act; (2) review and approve or disapprove the management plan for a National Heritage Area as provided in this Act; (3) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate reports describing the activities conducted with respect to National Heritage Areas in accordance with this Act; and (4) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments and prepare a report with recommendations for the National Park Service’s future role with respect to each designated National Heritage Area as provided in this Act. (e) Authorities In carrying out this Act, the Secretary may— (1) provide technical and financial assistance in accordance with the provisions of section 10, and the amounts authorized under section 12, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis as determined by the Secretary in the development and implementation of management plans and for administrative functions for designated National Heritage Areas; (2) enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, State, tribal and local governments, local coordinating entities, and other interested parties to carry out the purposes of this Act; (3) provide information, promote understanding, and encourage research on National Heritage Areas in partnership with local coordinating entities