Utah Code 9-8-904. Office duties

Renumbered 7/1/2023)

Renumbered 7/1/2023
9-8-904. Office duties.
The office shall:

(1)	secure, for the present and future benefit of the state, the protection of archaeological resources and sites which are on state lands;

Department: means the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. See Utah Code 9-1-102
Office: means the State Historic Preservation Office created in Section 9-8-902. See Utah Code 9-8-901
Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(2)	foster increased cooperation and exchange of information between state authorities, the professional archaeological community, and private individuals;

(3)	in cooperation with federal and state agencies, local governments, private organizations, and private individuals, direct and conduct a comprehensive statewide survey of historic properties;

(4)	maintain an inventory of the properties described in Subsection (3);

(5)	identify and nominate eligible property to the National Register of Historic Places;

(6)	administer applications for listing historic property on the National Register of Historic Places;

(7)	prepare and implement a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan;

(8)	administer the state program of federal assistance for historic preservation within the state;

(9)	advise and assist, as appropriate, state agencies, federal agencies, and local governments in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities;

(10)	cooperate with federal agencies, state agencies, local agencies, private organizations, and individuals to ensure that historic property is taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development;

(11)

provide, with respect to historic preservation:

(a)	public information;

(b)	education;

(c)	training; and

(d)	technical assistance;

(12)	cooperate with local governments in the development of local historic preservation programs;

(13)

consult with appropriate federal agencies with respect to:

(a)	federal undertakings that may affect historic properties; and

(b)	advising and assisting in the evaluation of proposals for rehabilitation projects that may qualify for federal assistance;

(14)	perform other duties as designated under 54 U.S.C. § 302303; and

(15)	perform other duties as designated by the department and by statute.

Enacted by Chapter 369, 2022 General Session