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54 U.S.C. § 302501 — Definitions

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In this chapter:
  1. (1)DesignationThe term “designation” means the identification and registration of property for protection that meets criteria established by a State or locality for significant historic property within the jurisdiction of a local government.
  2. (2)ProtectionThe term “protection” means protection by means of a local review process under State or local law for proposed demolition of, changes to, or other action that may affect historic property designated pursuant to this chapter.