National Register of Historic Places Program: Publications
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
View the Publications »2009 Draft of State Historic Preservation Plan
There shall be a comprehensive program of historic preservation at all levels of government to promote the use and conservation of historic and cultural resources for the education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of the public in a spirit of stewardship and trusteeship for future generations.
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The Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards and Guidelines for Preservation Planning
Preservation planning is a process that organizes preservation activities (identification, evaluation, registration and treatment of historic properties) in a logical sequence. The Standards for Planning discuss the relationship among these activities while the remaining activity standards consider how each activity should be carried out. The Professional Qualifications Standards discuss the education and experience required to carry out various activities.
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Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines
Archeology and Historic Preservation
This notice sets forth the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. These standards and guidelines are not regulatory and do not set or interpret agency policy. They are intended to provide technical advice about archeological and historic preservation activities and methods.
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Department of Land and Natural Resources
State Historic Preservation Division
Act 100, Session Laws of Hawaii 1999
Report to the 2012 Legislature
Goals:
- Meet NPS Corrective Action Plan requirements
- Protection and manage Hawaii’s historic and cultural resources
- Promote community and economic revitalization through historic preservation
- Protect Hawaiian Burials
- Promote effective land use planning that incorporates historic preservation
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Community Invited to Participate in
Developing State Historic Preservation Five-Year Plan
Public meetings start May 2nd
HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) is holding community meetings statewide in May, starting next week, to provide opportunity for public input on the development of the 2012-2017 State Historic Preservation Plan.
“Historic sites are tangible evidence of a colorful, rich heritage and provide the community with a sense of continuity,” said Pua Aiu, SHPD administrator. “The programs and services offered by SHPD are designed to promote the use and maintenance of historic properties for the education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of Hawai‘i’s citizens and visitors. Community input is essential to help set priorities for the State Historic Preservation Plan and will guide actions over the next five years.”
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