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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The Secretary, in consultation with national historical and archeological associations, shall--
(1) establish criteria for properties to be included on the National Register and criteria for National Historic Landmarks; and
(2) promulgate regulations for--
(A) nominating properties for inclusion on, and removal from, the National Register and the recommendation of properties by certified local governments;
(B) designating properties as National Historic Landmarks and removing that designation;
(C) considering appeals from recommendations, nominations, removals, and designations (or any failure or refusal by a nominating authority to nominate or designate);
(D) nominating historic property for inclusion in the World Heritage List in accordance with the World Heritage Convention;
(E) making determinations of eligibility of properties for inclusion on the National Register; and
(F) notifying the owner of a property, any appropriate local governments, and the general public, when the property is being considered for inclusion on the National Register, for designation as a National Historic Landmark, or for nomination to the World Heritage List.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 54 U.S.C. § 302103 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 54. National Park Service and Related Programs § 302103. Criteria and regulations relating to National Register, National Historic Landmarks, and World Heritage List - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-54-national-park-service-and-related-programs/54-usc-sect-302103/
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