§302701 Program to Assist Indian Tribes in Preserving Historic Property

Summary

The Secretary must create a program and write rules to help Indian tribes preserve historic property. The program must promote communication and cooperation between tribes and State Historic Preservation Officers so all kinds of historic places and public interests are considered, and so tribes, States, and federal agencies coordinate on planning, finding, protecting, and explaining historic property. The program must take tribal values into account, and the Secretary can change rules to fit tribal cultural needs. Each tribe’s chief governing authority decides how large its own program will be. The Secretary must consult with tribes, federal agencies, State officers, and other interested parties about the program.