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54 U.S.C. §§ 302904–302908

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§302904. Direct grants for the preservation of properties included on National Register

54 U.S.C. § 302904

(a)
Administration of Program.— The Secretary shall administer a program of direct grants for the preservation of properties included on the National Register.
(b)
Available Amount.— Funds to support the program annually shall not exceed 10 percent of the amount appropriated annually for the Historic Preservation Fund.
(c)
Uses of Grants.—
(1)
In general.— Grants under this section may be made by the Secretary, in consultation with the appropriate State Historic Preservation Officer—
(A)
for the preservation of—
(i)
National Historic Landmarks that are threatened with demolition or impairment; and
(ii)
historic property of World Heritage significance;
(B)
for demonstration projects that will provide information concerning professional methods and techniques having application to historic property;
(C)
for the training and development of skilled labor in trades and crafts, and in analysis and curation, relating to historic preservation; and
(D)
to assist individuals or small businesses within any historic district included on the National Register to remain within the district.
(2)
Limit on certain grants.— A grant may be made under subparagraph (A) or (D) of paragraph (1) only to the extent that the project cannot be carried out in as effective a manner through the use of an insured loan under section 303901 of this title.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3204.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section		 Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
302904(a) through (c)(1) 16 U.S.C. 470a(e)(3)(A). Pub. L. 89–665, title I, § 101(e)(3)(A), (C), formerly § 101(d)(3)(A), (C), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 915; Pub. L. 91–383, § 11, as added Pub. L. 94–458, § 2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1942; Pub. L. 93–54, § 1(d), July 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 139; Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, § 608(a)(1), (2), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 92; Pub. L. 96–515, title II, § 201(a), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2992; redesignated as § 101(e)(3)(A), (C), Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4006(a)(1), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4755; Pub. L. 106–208, § 5(a)(3), May 26, 2002, 114 Stat. 318.
302904(c)(2) 16 U.S.C. 470a(e)(3)(C).

In subsection (a), the words “In addition to the programs under paragraphs (1) and (2)” are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c)(1)(D), the word “individuals” is substituted for “persons” for clarity.

§302905. Religious property

54 U.S.C. § 302905

(a)
In General.— Grants may be made under this chapter for the preservation, stabilization, restoration, or rehabilitation of religious property listed on the National Register if the purpose of the grant—
(1)
is secular;
(2)
does not promote religion; and
(3)
seeks to protect qualities that are historically significant.
(b)
Effect of Section.— Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the use of any funds made available under this subdivision for the acquisition of any religious property listed on the National Register.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3204.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section		 Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
302905 16 U.S.C. 470a(e)(4). Pub. L. 89–665, title I, § 101(e)(4), as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4007(2), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4758.

§302906. Grants and loans to Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations representing ethnic or minority groups

54 U.S.C. § 302906

The Secretary may, in consultation with the appropriate State Historic Preservation Officer, make grants or loans or both under this subdivision to Indian tribes and to nonprofit organizations representing ethnic or minority groups for the preservation of their cultural heritage.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3204.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section		 Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
302906 16 U.S.C. 470a(e)(3)(B). Pub. L. 89–665, title I, § 101(e)(3)(B), formerly § 101(d)(3)(B), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 915; Pub. L. 91–383, § 11, as added Pub. L. 94–458, § 2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1942; Pub. L. 93–54, § 1(d), July 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 139; Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, § 608(a)(1), (2), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 92; Pub. L. 96–515, title II, § 201(a), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2992; redesignated as § 101(e)(3)(B), Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4006(a)(1), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4755; Pub. L. 106–208, § 5(a)(3), May 26, 2002, 114 Stat. 318.

§302907. Grants to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations

54 U.S.C. § 302907

The Secretary shall administer a program of direct grants to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations for the purpose of carrying out this division as it pertains to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. Matching fund requirements may be modified. Federal funds available to an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization may be used as matching funds for the purposes of the Indian tribe’s or Native Hawaiian organization’s conducting its responsibilities pursuant to this subdivision.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3205.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section		 Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
302907 16 U.S.C. 470a(e)(5). Pub. L. 89–665, title I, § 101(e)(5), as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4007(2), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4758.

§302908. Grants to the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau

54 U.S.C. § 302908

(a)
In General.— As part of the program of matching grant assistance from the Historic Preservation Fund to States, the Secretary shall administer a program of direct grants to the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau in furtherance of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, approved by the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 (48 U.S.C. 1901 et seq., 2001 et seq.), and the Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau, approved by the Joint Resolution entitled “Joint Resolution to approve the ‘Compact of Free Association’ between the United States and Government1 of Palau, and for other purposes” (48 U.S.C. 1931 et seq.) or any successor enactment.
(b)
Goal of Program.— The goal of the program shall be to establish historic and cultural preservation programs that meet the unique needs of each of those nations so that at the termination of the compacts the programs shall be firmly established.
(c)
Basis of Allocating Amounts.— The amounts to be made available under this subsection shall be allocated by the Secretary on the basis of needs as determined by the Secretary.
(d)
Waivers and Modifications.— The Secretary may waive or modify the requirements of this subdivision to conform to the cultural setting of those nations. Matching funds may be waived or modified.

Footnotes

  1. 1 So in original. Probably should be preceded by “the”.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3205.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section		 Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
302908 16 U.S.C. 470a(e)(6). Pub. L. 89–665, title I, § 101(e)(6), as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4007(2), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4758.

In subsection (a), the words “the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and upon termination of the Trusteeship Agreement for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands” are omitted as obsolete. See note at 48 U.S.C. prec. 1681. For continued application of certain laws of the United States in certain cases, see the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America (48 U.S.C. 1801 note), the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Governments of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia (48 U.S.C. 1901 note), and the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Palau (48 U.S.C. 1931 note). The words “or any successor enactment” are added for clarity.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Compact of Free Association Act of 1985, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 99–239, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1770, which is classified principally to part A of subchapter I (§ 1901 et seq.) of chapter 18 and chapter 19 (§ 2001 et seq.) of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1901 of Title 48 and Tables.

The Joint Resolution entitled “Joint Resolution to approve the ‘Compact of Free Association’ between the United States and the Government of Palau, and for other purposes”, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 99–658, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3672, which is classified generally to part A (§ 1931 et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 18 of Title 48. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.