National Historic Preservation Amendments of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Historic Preservation Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Act known as the "National Historic Preservation Act of 1966" to officially entitle such Act the "National Historic Preservation Act." Declares under such Act, that it is the duty of the Federal Government, in cooperation with other nations, the States, local communities, and private organizations and individuals, to promote the preservation and conservation of the historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources of the United States and of the international community of Nations. Declares that the Federal government shall give priority to preservation activities for the revitalization of urban areas, the conservation of agricultural areas, the creation of local employment opportunities, and the conservation of energy. Amends such Act by designating titles I and II as labeled herein by making substantive changes, and by adding a new title, Title III. Title I: Federal and State Preservation Programs - National Register of Historic Places - Directs the Administrator for Historic Preservation appointed pursuant to this Act, to establish and maintain a National Register of Historic Places at the national, Stat…