07 NCAC 04R .0303. NOMINATION PROCEDURES

The process of nomination to the National Register of Historic Places requires the following steps:

(1)           Nomination forms are prepared under the supervision of the SHPO, or by property owners, municipal agencies, federal agencies, or other constituents in compliance with state, local and federal guidelines.

(2)           Notice is provided of the intent to nominate the property and written comments are solicited by the SHPO in accord with federal regulations.  Owners may object to the listing of private property in a written and notarized statement.

(3)           Completed nomination forms are submitted to the SPRC for approval prior to submission to the National Register.

(4)           Nomination forms approved by the SPRC are signed by the SHPO.

(5)           The SHPO submits the completed nomination and comments concerning the significance of the property to the Keeper of the National Register, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington, D.C. 20240.

(6)           Notice is provided in the Federal Register that the nominated property is being considered for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; comments are solicited concerning the significance of the property; and 15 days are allowed for further owner objection or comment.

(7)           Nominations must be reviewed by the National Register within 45 days from the date of receipt by the National Register Office.

(8)           Owners and interested parties may petition the Keeper, either in support of or in opposition to the nomination.  The petitioner must state the grounds of the petition and request in writing that the Keeper substantively review the nomination.  The petition must be received before the property is listed.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 121‑8(b); 143B‑62(1)g,(3); 16 U.S.C. 470a; 36 C.F.R. 60.2‑6;

Eff. February 1, 1985;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1989.