54 U.S.C. § 302706
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- (a)Property of traditional religious and cultural importance to an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization may be determined to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register.
- (b)In carrying out its responsibilities under section 306108 of this title, a Federal agency shall consult with any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that attaches religious and cultural significance to property described in subsection (a).
- (c)In carrying out responsibilities under section 302303 of this title, the State Historic Preservation Officer for Hawaii shall—
- (1)consult with Native Hawaiian organizations in assessing the cultural significance of any property in determining whether to nominate the property to the National Register;
- (2)consult with Native Hawaiian organizations in developing the cultural component of a preservation program or plan for the property; and
- (3)enter into a memorandum of understanding or agreement with Native Hawaiian organizations for the assessment of the cultural significance of a property in determining whether to nominate the property to the National Register and to carry out the cultural component of the preservation program or plan.