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§300307 Historic preservation review commission

Title 54 › Subtitle Subtitle III— - National Preservation Programs › Chapter CHAPTER 3003— - DEFINITIONS › § 300307

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines a "historic preservation review commission" as a board, council, or similar group set up by state or local law whose members are chosen by the chief elected official unless law names someone else. Members must include available professionals in design, history, archaeology, planning, conservation, and related fields, plus other people with proven interest or experience so the commission is qualified.

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Title 54, §300307

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In this division, the term “historic preservation review commission” means a board, council, commission, or other similar collegial body—
(1)that is established by State or local legislation as provided in section 302503(a)(2) of this title; and
(2)the members of which are appointed by the chief elected official of a jurisdiction (unless State or local law provides for appointment by another official) from among—
(A)professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, prehistoric and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture, or related disciplines, to the extent that those professionals are available in the community; and
(B)other individuals who have demonstrated special interest, experience, or knowledge in history, architecture, or related disciplines and will provide for an adequate and qualified commission.

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Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 30030716 U.S.C. 470w(13).Pub. L. 89–665, title III, § 301(13), as added Pub. L. 96–515, title V, § 501, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3002; Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4019(a)(11), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4764.

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54 U.S.C. § 300307

Title 54National Park Service and Related Programs

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73