§ 300313. Native Hawaiian
In this division, the term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who is a descendant of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now constitutes Hawaii.
§ 300314. Native Hawaiian organization
(a) In general.—In this division, the term “Native Hawaiian organization” means any organization that—
- (1) serves and represents the interests of Native Hawaiians;
- (2) has as a primary and stated purpose the provision of services to Native Hawaiians; and
- (3) has demonstrated expertise in aspects of historic preservation that are culturally significant to Native Hawaiians.
(b) Inclusions.—In this division, the term “Native Hawaiian organization” includes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of Hawaii and Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai’i Nei, an organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Hawaii.
§ 300315. Preservation or historic preservation
In this division, the term “preservation” or “historic preservation” includes—
- (1) identification, evaluation, recordation, documentation, curation, acquisition, protection, management, rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization, maintenance, research, interpretation, and conservation;
- (2) education and training regarding the foregoing activities; or
- (3) any combination of the foregoing activities.
§ 300316. Secretary
In this division, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary acting through the Director.
§ 300317. State
In this division, the term “State” means—
- (1) a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands; and
- (2) the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.
§ 300318. State historic preservation review board
In this division, the term “State historic preservation review board” means a board, council, commission, or other similar collegial body established as provided in section 302301(2) of this title—
- (1) the members of which are appointed by the State Historic Preservation Officer (unless otherwise provided for by State law);
- (2) a majority of the members of which are professionals qualified in history, prehistoric and historic archeology, architectural history, architecture, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, landscape architecture, and related disciplines; and
- (3) that has the authority to—
- (A) review National Register nominations and appeals from nominations;
