Briefly, the historical background for the legal framework and administrative machinery established for archaeological survey and research in the National Park Service, should be reviewed. The Antiquities Act of 1906 and the Historic Sites Act of 1935, the latter growing Read More …
Archaeology and Historic Preservation Laws
Archeological resources, both sites and collections, are protected by law on federal lands. These laws and their regulations ensure that archeological resources and their stories are preserved for this and future generations
Enactment Of Title 54—National Park Service And Related Programs
The purpose of this Act is to codify certain existing laws relating to the National Park System as title 54, United States Code, ‘‘National Park Service and Related Programs’’. (b) In the codification of laws by this Act, the intent Read More …
Executive Order 11593: Protection And Enhancement of the Cultural Environment
The Federal Government shall provide leadership in preserving, restoring and maintaining the historic and cultural environment of the Nation.
Executive Order 13007: Protection And Preservation Of Traditional Religions Of Native Americans
On and after August 11, 1978, it shall be the policy of the United States to protect and preserve for American Indians their inherent right of freedom to believe, express, and exercise the traditional religions of the American Indian, Eskimo, Read More …
Federal Historic Preservation Laws: The Official Compilation of U. S. Cultural Heritage Statutes, 5th Edition
This fifth version of Federal Historic Preservation Laws contains 28 federal laws and portions of laws that pertain to the preservation of the United States’ cultural heritage. Arranged chronologically, this publication demonstrates how the body of law has developed and Read More …
National Scenic and Historic Trails Inventory, Assessment, and Monitoring, Volume 2: Field Guide
This Field Guide is provided to help implement the policies and purposes set forth in the National Trails System Act; the Federal Land Policy and Management Act; and other applicable laws and policies as appropriate for inventory, assessment, and monitoring Read More …
The Antiquities Act of 1906
This history of the Antiquities Act of 1906 has been prepared to help fill a gap in knowledge of one of the foundation stones of the National Park System. Like a number of other current studies of National Park Service Read More …
Archeology and Historic Preservation; Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines
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 Read More …
Implementing the Antiquities Act: A Survey Of Archaeological Permits 1906-925
Public archeology in the United States received a long-sought and hard won legislative boost for antiquities protection in 1906. On June 8, 1906, a federal law, an Act for the Preservation of American Antiquities (16 U. S. C. 431-433) was Read More …
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes provide guidance to cultural landscape owners, stewards and managers, landscape architects, preservation planners, architects, contractors, and project reviewers prior Read More …