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. Title I: Federal and State Preservation Programs - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to maintain and expand a National Register of Historic Places at the national, State, or local level in accordance with procedures set forth in this Act. Directs the Secretary, not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to establish an inventory of historic resources on a State-by-State basis. Declares that those properties which are determined to meet criteria of significance shall be designated as Eligible for Inclusion on the National Register. Makes such inventory available to all Federal, State, and local government …