Preserve America
Federal Agencies Ordered to Preserve and Use Historic Federal Properties
What it does
Agencies must assess, report on, and manage federally owned historic properties to preserve them and promote their productive use.
Real-world impact
- Creates new inventory and reporting duties for agencies managing federal historic properties.
- Requires agencies to appoint senior official responsible for historic property stewardship.
- Encourages use of historic sites for heritage tourism to support local economies.
Topics
Summary
This order directs federal departments and agencies to protect, maintain, and make productive use of historic properties owned by the Federal Government.
It requires agencies with property responsibilities to assess their historic property inventories, report findings to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the Secretary of the Interior, designate a senior official to oversee preservation, and seek partnerships with states, tribes, local communities, and the private sector.
The order aims to preserve national heritage, boost local economies through heritage tourism, and treat historic sites as federal assets.
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