Title 54 — National Park Service and Related ProgramsRelease 119-73
§306107 Planning and actions to minimize harm to National Historic Landmarks
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Before approving a federal project that could harm a National Historic Landmark, the agency head must try to reduce the damage and let the Advisory Council have a chance to comment.
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Title 54, §306107
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Prior to the approval of any Federal undertaking that may directly and adversely affect any National Historic Landmark, the head of the responsible Federal agency shall to the maximum extent possible undertake such planning and actions as may be necessary to minimize harm to the landmark. The head of the Federal agency shall afford the Council a reasonable opportunity to comment with regard to the undertaking.
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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 30610716 U.S.C. 470h–2(f).Pub. L. 89–665, title I, § 110(f), as added Pub. L. 96–515, title II, § 206, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2996.
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54 U.S.C. § 306107
Title 54 — National Park Service and Related Programs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73