Section 10-C105. FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER

 

105.1The State Historic Preservation Officer performs the functions and duties authorized or required by the National Historic Preservation Act and other Federal laws and regulations. These functions and duties include:

 

(a)Implementing a comprehensive preservation planning process;

 

(b)Directing and conducting the comprehensive survey of historic properties;

 

(c)Identifying and nominating properties to the National Register;

 

(d)Administering the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Grant-in-Aid program;

 

(e)Advising and assisting Federal and District agencies in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities;

 

(f)Cooperating with Federal and District agencies to ensure that historic properties are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development;

 

(g)Reviewing applications for Federal preservation tax credits; and

 

(h)Providing public information, education, training, and technical assistance related to historic preservation programs.

 

105.2The State Historic Preservation Officer also performs any other functions and duties authorized or required by District of Columbia law and regulations. These functions and duties include:

 

(a)Reviewing zoning and other administrative referrals from the Office of Zoning and other agencies;

 

(b)Issuing certifications of eligibility for historic preservation tax credits and other administrative relief; and

 

(c)Implementing other historic preservation programs on behalf of the Mayor.

 

105.3The State Historic Preservation Officer may delegate any of these functions and authorities to the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer or to the Historic Preservation Office to the extent allowable under these or other applicable federal regulations.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7447 (July 30, 2004).