National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1992

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The National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1992 are U.S. federal legislative updates that strengthened and expanded the nation’s historic preservation program, including greater roles for Native American tribes and enhanced protection for cultural resources.


Statements (42)
Predicate Object
instanceOf United States federal law
amendment to the National Historic Preservation Act
aimsTo integrate historic preservation into federal project planning
promote preservation of properties significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture
recognize and support tribal sovereignty in preservation matters
appliesToJurisdiction United States federal government
basedOn National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
category United States cultural heritage law
United States federal historic preservation legislation
country United States of America
field United States historic preservation law
cultural heritage protection
historic preservation
focusesOn Native American cultural resources
archaeological resources on federal and tribal lands
tribal historic and sacred sites
hasEffect encouraged greater public participation in historic preservation
enhanced protection for archaeological and cultural sites
expanded responsibilities of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
increased recognition of tribal historic preservation programs
provided for Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
refined procedures for identifying and evaluating historic properties
reinforced the role of the National Register of Historic Places
strengthened consultation requirements with Native American tribes
updated provisions related to State Historic Preservation Officers
legalStatus in force
legislativeBody United States Congress
partOf National Historic Preservation Act
United States cultural resource management framework
purpose to clarify and update provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
to enhance protection for cultural resources
to expand the role of Native American tribes in historic preservation
to strengthen the national historic preservation program
recognizes tribal governments as key preservation partners
regulates consultation processes for undertakings affecting historic properties
cooperation between federal, state, tribal, and local governments in preservation
federal agency responsibilities for historic properties
strengthens federal responsibilities for stewardship of historic properties
federal-tribal consultation on historic preservation issues
supports local government preservation efforts
state historic preservation programs
tribal historic preservation programs

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
amendedBy

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