54 U.S.C. § 302103

1. (1)establish criteria for properties to be included on the National Register and criteria for National Historic Landmarks; and
2. (2)promulgate regulations for—
   1. (A)nominating properties for inclusion on, and removal from, the National Register and the recommendation of properties by certified local governments;
   2. (B)designating properties as National Historic Landmarks and removing that designation;
   3. (C)considering appeals from recommendations, nominations, removals, and designations (or any failure or refusal by a nominating authority to nominate or designate);
   4. (D)nominating historic property for inclusion in the World Heritage List in accordance with the World Heritage Convention;
   5. (E)making determinations of eligibility of properties for inclusion on the National Register; and
   6. (F)notifying the owner of a property, any appropriate local governments, and the general public, when the property is being considered for inclusion on the National Register, for designation as a National Historic Landmark, or for nomination to the World Heritage List.