Throughout this report the term “historic properties” is used as defined in the NHPA as those buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts that are listed in, or are eligible for listing in, the NRHP. The term includes National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) which are designated as such by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the nation. PREVIOUS SECTION 3 REPORTING In 2004, federal agencies “with real property management responsibilities” provided baseline reports to the ACHP and the Secretary of the Interior as required by the Preserve America EO. The chart in Appendix 2 illustrates the history of agency Section 3 reporting. Agencies were encouraged to utilize existing reporting systems to prepare this report. The ACHP posts the progress reports received from agencies on the web at http://www.achp. gov/section3/. Agencies may elect not to submit progress reports for a variety of reasons, including because the provisions in EO 13287 do not apply to them as they do not own real property. Further, individual bureaus may elect to submit separate progress reports one cycle but consolidated reports with their parent agency or department in another reporting cycle. While the ACHP provided its Advisory Guidelines Implementing Section 3: Reporting Progress on the Identification, Protection, and Use of Federal Historic Properties (http://www.achp.gov/docs/ advisory-guidelines-2017.pdf ), some agencies used the questions in the advisory guidelines, while others did not. As a result of these variables, it is difficult to present a comprehensive picture of federal agency stewardship across the board. However, trends can be discerned in the information provided, and these are presented in Chapter 5, “Findings and Recommendations.”
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