Title 54, National Park Service and Related ProgramsRelease 119-110

§308901 Definitions

Title 54 › Subtitle III — National Preservation Programs › CHAPTER 3089 — SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES PROGRAM › § 308901

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in this chapter. Collection means a group of intellectual and cultural items, like documents, sculptures, and works of art. Eligible entity means a Federal, State, local, or tribal government, an educational institution, or a nonprofit organization. Historic property means whatever that term is defined as in section 300308 of this title. Nationally significant means a collection or historic property that meets the criteria the Secretary sets under section 302103 of this title. Program means the Save America’s Treasures Program created under section 308902(a) of this title. Secretary means the Secretary acting through the Director.

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Title 54, §308901

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In this chapter:
(1)Collection.—
The term “collection” means a collection of intellectual and cultural artifacts, including documents, sculpture, and works of art.
(2)Eligible entity.—
The term “eligible entity” means a Federal entity, State, local, or tribal government, educational institution, or nonprofit organization.
(3)Historic property.—
The term “historic property” has the meaning given the term in section 300308 of this title.
(4)Nationally significant.—
The term “nationally significant”, in reference to a collection or historic property, means a collection or historic property that meets the applicable criteria for national significance, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary pursuant to section 302103 of this title.
(5)Program.—
The term “program” means the Save America’s Treasures Program established under section 308902(a) of this title.
(6)Secretary.—
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary, acting through the Director.

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Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 30890116 U.S.C. 469o(b).Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, subtitle D, § 7303(b), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1216. In paragraph (4), the words “in reference to a collection or historic property” are added for clarity.

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54 U.S.C. § 308901

Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110