NHPA

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NHPA is a landmark U.S. federal law that established the framework for preserving historic buildings, sites, and cultural resources nationwide.

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Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf United States federal law
historic preservation law
administeredBy Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
National Park Service
amendedIn 1980
1992
appliesTo archaeological sites
cultural resources
historic buildings
historic districts
historic sites
codifiedIn Title 54 of the United States Code
country United States of America
surface form: United States
createdRole State Historic Preservation Programs
surface form: State Historic Preservation Officer

Tribal Historic Preservation Offices
surface form: Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
dateEnacted 1966-10-15
enactedBy United States Congress
encourages public participation in historic preservation decisions
establishes Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
National Register of Historic Places
Section 106 review process
State Historic Preservation Programs
frameworkFor federal, state, and local cooperation in historic preservation
fullName National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
surface form: National Historic Preservation Act
influencedBy growing public concern over loss of historic resources in the mid-20th century
jurisdiction United States government
surface form: federal government of the United States
keyProvision Section 106
Section 110
language English
legalStatus in force
previouslyCodifiedIn 16 U.S.C. § 470 et seq.
protects properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
providesFor grants-in-aid to states for historic preservation
publicLawNumber Public Law 89-665
purpose to establish a comprehensive program for the preservation of historic properties
to preserve historical and archaeological sites in the United States
recognizes importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations
relatedTo Archaeological Resources Protection Act
National Environmental Policy Act
requires consultation with State Historic Preservation Officers
consultation with Tribal Historic Preservation Officers when tribal lands are involved
federal agencies to consider effects of their undertakings on historic properties
section Section 101
Section 106
Section 110
signedBy Lyndon B. Johnson
title National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
yearEnacted 1966

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