1、1 This report does not consider state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations that may affecthistoric properties and objects and that may be relevant in the hurricane recovery andreconstruction efforts.2 16 U.S.C. 469 to 469c-2.3 Id. 469.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Re
2、port for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22298Updated February 16, 2006Historic Preservation: Federal Laws and Regulations Related toHurricane Recovery and Reconstructionname redactedLegislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryVarious federal laws and related regulations provide
3、 guidance for the preservationof historic properties, objects, historic areas, and battlefields. While many of these lawsand regulations impose specific responsibilities for the preservation and maintenanceof historic properties and objects, there are often exceptions to these obligations. Theseexce
4、ptions may be implemented in order to deal with emergency and/or natural disastersituations. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the destructionexperienced in the Gulf Region, these preservation laws and their exceptions mayprovide some guidance for the recovery and reconstruction of