National Park Service Regional Office

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Many states and communities use National Register listing as the backbone of their planning processes and designation criteria. In some cases, state and local ordinances may establish protections for preservation purposes.  In addition to honorific recognition, listing in the National Register results in the following for historic properties:  1) Consideration in planning for Federal, federally licensed, and federally assisted projects; 2) Eligibility for certain tax provisions;  3) Consideration of historic values in the decision to issue a surface mining permit where coal is located in accordance with the Surface Mining Control Act of 1977; and 4) Qualification for Federal grants for historic preservation, when funds are available.