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15.912:  National Historic Landmark

Objectives:  To study, identify, and encourage preservation of nationally-significant historic properties; a bronze plaque is awarded in a presentation ceremony when requested. This provides permanent identification of nationally significant properties.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

15.912 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Anyone may suggest that a property be considered for inclusion in an appropriate National Historic Landmark theme study, provided the property has a high degree of historic integrity and potential national significance with relation to some broad facet of American history. The owner of the property may be an individual, government, or corporate body. Properties of only State or local significance do not qualify.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Anyone may suggest that a property be considered for inclusion in an appropriate National Historic Landmark theme study, provided the property has a high degree of historic integrity and potential national significance with relation to some broad facet of American history. The owner of the property may be an individual, government, or corporate body. Properties of only State or local significance do not qualify.

Credentials/Documentation:  Request should be supported by full exposition of national significance of property and documented integrity.

15.912 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  If the site is not listed in the National Register of Historic Places, write the National Historic Landmarks Survey giving a brief resume of the history of the site and its present condition and advising what assistance can be provided in the nomination process. If the property is already listed in the National Register, provide a brief resume of the historical facts that justify consideration of national significance. Sites nominated to, or already listed in, the National Register of Historic Places at a national level of significance by the State Historic Preservation Officer may be reviewed by the National Historic Landmarks Survey staff.

Award Procedure:  When the property has been investigated, findings, in the form of a thorough NHL nomination form, are presented to the National Park System Advisory Board which evaluates the property's national significance and high integrity and recommends a final action to the Secretary of the Interior. Owners of proposed landmarks are contacted prior to a landmark study, given an opportunity to comment on a final study, and then notified after designation of the landmark.

Deadlines:  Varies with dates of twice yearly Advisory Board meetings. National Historic Landmarks Survey staff sets deadlines for nominations before Advisory Board meetings.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Determined by scheduling of theme studies, availability of staff or funds, and proximity to twice yearly Advisory Board meetings.

Appeals:  Owner comments are sought prior to the meeting of the Advisory Board. Board meetings are open to the public. Appeals process is outlined in program regulations.

Renewals:  Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  See program 15.914, National Register of Historic Places.

Examples of Funded Projects:  National Historic Landmarks are automatically entered in the National Register of Historic Places. See Uses and Use Restrictions for funding project capability.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

15.912 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 15.904 Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid;
• 15.910 National Natural Landmarks Program;
• 15.914 National Register of Historic Places;
• 15.915 Technical Preservation Services.

15.912 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

15.912 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Advisory Services and Counseling.

Obligations:  (Salaries and expenses) FY 99 $476,000; FY 00 est $530,000; and FY 01 est $585,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-1042-0-1-303.

Authorization:  Historic Sites Act of 1935, Public Law 74-292, 16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.; National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, Public Law 89-665, 16 U.S.C. 470(t); National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980, Public Law 96-515; 16 U.S.C. 470.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  List of National Historic Landmarks available upon request. Regulations were published in the "Federal Register" on February 2, 1983. Copies of regulations also available upon request. A bulletin on "How to Prepare National Historic Landmarks Nominations" available upon request.

15.912 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses.

Headquarters Office:  National Historic Landmarks Survey, NRHE, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, 1849 C St., NW., Suite NC-400, Washington, DC 20240. Phone: (202) 343-8175.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.912 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Properties recognized as National Historic Landmarks will, upon application by the owner or administrator, be awarded a bronze plaque attesting to the property's national significance. At the same time, the applicant is requested to observe certain simple preservation precepts with regard to the property. Should subsequent occurrences alter the historic qualities of the site, landmark status may be revoked and the plaque removed. Automatic listing of National Historic Landmark properties in the National Register of Historic Places affords a degree of Federal protection under Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and fulfills one of the prerequisites for Federal assistance under the National Register grants-in-aid program (see 15.904). Certain landmarks are also made eligible for Federal tax benefits and protections and technical preservation assessment and assistance.

15.912 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  National Park Service personnel make periodic inquiries and inspections to determine continuing eligibility of National Historic Landmark properties and to identify those which exhibit known or anticipated damage or threats to the integrity of their resources for inclusion in a biennial Report to Congress.

Audits:  Not applicable.

Records:  Not applicable.