- (1) that is certified under this chapter shall be eligible for funds under section 302902(c)(4) of this title; and
- (2) that is certified, or making efforts to become certified, under this chapter shall carry out any responsibilities delegated to it in accordance with such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary or advisable.
Chapter 3027—Historic Preservation
Programs and Authorities for Indian Tribes
and Native Hawaiian Organizations
- Sec.
- 302701. Program to assist Indian tribes in preserving historic property.
- 302702. Indian tribe to assume functions of State Historic Preservation Officer.
- 302703. Apportionment of grant funds.
- 302704. Contracts and cooperative agreements.
- 302705. Agreement for review under tribal historic preservation regulations.
- 302706. Eligibility for inclusion on National Register.
§ 302701. Program to assist Indian tribes in preserving historic property
(a) Establishment of Program.—The Secretary shall establish a program and promulgate regulations to assist Indian tribes in preserving their historic property.
(b) Communication and Cooperation.—The Secretary shall foster communication and cooperation between Indian tribes and State Historic Preservation Officers in the administration of the national historic preservation program to—
- (1) ensure that all types of historic property and all public interests in historic property are given due consideration; and
- (2) encourage coordination among Indian tribes, State Historic Preservation Officers, and Federal agencies in historic preservation planning and in the identification, evaluation, protection, and interpretation of historic property.
(c) Tribal Values.—The program under subsection (a) shall be developed in a manner to ensure that tribal values are taken into account to the extent feasible. The Secretary may waive or modify requirements of this subdivision to conform to the cultural setting of tribal heritage preservation goals and objectives.
(d) Scope of Tribal Programs.—The tribal programs implemented by specific tribal organizations may vary in scope, as determined by each Indian tribe’s chief governing authority.
(e) Consultation.—The Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes, other Federal agencies, State Historic Preservations Officers, and other interested parties concerning the program under subsection (a).
§ 302702. Indian tribe to assume functions of State Historic Preservation Officer
An Indian tribe may assume all or any part of the functions of a State Historic Preservation Officer in accordance with sections 302302 and 302303 of this title, with respect to tribal land, as those responsibilities may be modified for tribal programs through regulations issued by the Secretary, if—
- (1) the Indian tribe’s chief governing authority so requests;
- (2) the Indian tribe designates a tribal preservation official to administer the tribal historic preservation program, through
