54 U.S.C. § 302501 — Definitions

The 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^*.

The 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.