; and (B) to operate the National Heritage Area, including through the implementation of projects and programs among diverse partners in the National Heritage Area. (2) National Heritage Area The term National Heritage Area means a component of the National Heritage Area System described in section 3(b). (3) National Heritage Area System The term National Heritage Area System means the system established by section 3(a). (4) Proposed National Heritage Area The term proposed National Heritage Area means an area that is proposed to be designated as a National Heritage Area. (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (6) Tribal government The term Tribal government means the governing body of an Indian Tribe included on the most recent list published by the Secretary pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 ( 25 U.S.C. 5131 ). 3. National Heritage Area System (a) In general To recognize certain areas of the United States that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve, enhance, and interpret those nationally significant stories and the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of areas that illustrate significant aspects of the heritage of the United States, there is established a National Heritage Area System through the administration of which the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas. (b) National heritage area system The National Heritage Area System shall be composed of— (1) each National Heritage Area, National Historic District, National Heritage Corridor, National Heritage Canalway, Cultural Heritage Corridor, and National Heritage Partnership designated by Congress before or on the date of enactment of this Act