Section Cul-H 103.02 - Administration of Federal Programs(a) The division is hereby designated to administer the federal National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 16 USC 470, and any amendments thereto, and it is authorized and empowered to prepare, maintain, and keep up to date a statewide comprehensive historic preservation plan.(b) The governor of New Hampshire, in accordance with New Hampshire RSA 227-C:2, has designated the director of the division of historical resources as the state historic preservation officer (SHPO).(c) Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, established the principal responsibilities of the SHPO, which are: (1) In cooperation with federal and state agencies, local governments, and private organizations and individuals, direct and conduct a comprehensive statewide survey of historic properties and maintain inventories of such properties;(2) Identify and nominate eligible properties to the National Register and otherwise administer applications for listing historic properties on the National Register;(3) Prepare and implement a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan;(4) Administer the state program of federal assistance for historic preservation within the state;(5) Advise and assist, as appropriate, federal and state agencies and local governments in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities;(6) Cooperate with the secretary of the interior, the advisory council on historic preservation, and other federal and state agencies, local governments, and organizations and individuals to ensure that historic properties are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development;(7) Provide public information, education and training, and technical assistance relating to the federal and state historic preservation programs;(8) Cooperate with local governments in the development of local historic preservation programs and assist local governments in becoming certified under 16 USC 470;(9) Consult with the appropriate federal agencies in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act on federal undertakings that might affect historic properties and the content and sufficiency of any plans developed to protect, manage, or to reduce or mitigate harm to such properties; and (10) Advise and assist in the evaluation of proposals for rehabilitation projects that might qualify for federal assistance.N.H. Admin. Code § Cul-H 103.02