EP 1110-1-24
15 Dec 00
Regulation/Authority
Summary
American Indian Religious
Protects and preserves religious freedoms of Native Americans,
Freedom Act, 42 U.S.C. 1996
including access to religious sites and consultation with tribal
leadership concerning human burial sites that Federal projects
might disturb.
Antiquities Act of 1906, 16 U.S.C.
Protects historic and prehistoric ruins and objects of antiquity on
431-433
Federal lands. Authorizes scientific investigation of antiquities
on Federal lands, subject to permits and other regulatory
requirements, including paleontological resources.
Archeological and Historic
Directs Federal agencies to notify the Secretary of the Interior
Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C.
when they find that any Federal construction project or federally
469-469c
licensed activity or program may cause irreparable loss or
destruction of significant scientific, prehistoric, historical, or
archeological data. Also funds historical and archeological
protection in such projects.
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection
Governs activities and facilities that may threaten protected
Act, 16 U.S.C. 668
birds.
Coastal Barrier Resources Act, 16
Restricts Federal expenditures and financial assistance
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
encouraging development of coastal barriers and habitats.
Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 Encourages states along oceans and Great Lakes to adopt
U.S.C. 1451-1464; 15 CFR
Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMP) which require any
921-933
applicant for a Federal permit to certify that its project is
consistent with the state CZMP.
Endangered Species Act, 16
Requires protection of threatened or endangered species by
U.S.C. 1531-1544; 50 CFR 17,
prohibiting activities and facilities that would have an adverse
401-424, 450-453
effect on them.
Estuary Protection Act, 16 U.S.C
Requires consideration by states and Federal agencies of the
1221-1226
need to protect, conserve, and restore estuaries.
* From DERP-FUDS Program Manual, July 1996.
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