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Title 54, National Park Service and Related ProgramsRelease 119-102

§300307 Historic Preservation Review Commission

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

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines what a historic preservation review commission is. It must be a board, council, commission, or similar group created by State or local law under section 302503(a)(2). Members are appointed by the chief elected official of the jurisdiction (unless law says otherwise). Members should include professionals in fields like architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archaeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture when those experts are available, plus other people with special interest or experience so the group is properly qualified.

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Title 54, §300307

National Park Service and Related Programs, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

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.

Legislative History

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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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Citation

54 U.S.C. § 300307

Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102