Section 5024.6.

There is in the department the State Office of Historic Preservation, which is under the direction of the officer. The office shall do all of the following:

(a) Serve as the staff of the commission in carrying out its responsibilities, and as the staff of the officer in carrying out the responsibilities of that position.

(b) Recommend properties of historical significance for nomination by the commission for the National Register of Historic Places, for registration as historical landmarks and points of historical interest, and for listing in the California Register.

(c) Administer state and federal incentive programs for the preservation of historical resources, including the California Register.

(d) Provide information on federal and state benefits for preservation projects and enhancement of historical resources.

(e) Administer grant and loan programs to survey historical resources and assist the development and enhancement of these resources.

(f) Assist other state agencies by providing information and education on the economic and social benefits of utilizing historical resources.

(g) Provide public education and information on the preservation and enhancement of historical resources.

(h) Provide information and technical assistance to local, state, and national organizations to promote preservation and enhancement of historical resources by developing model ordinances, financial mechanisms, educational programs, conferences, workshops, and other materials.

(i) Cooperate with cultural and ethnic commissions, such as the Native American Heritage Commission, or other organizations or representatives when projects involve these groups' concerns.

(j) Review and comment on the impact on historical resources of publicly funded projects and programs undertaken by other governmental agencies.

(k) Review applications for excavation and salvage permits for salvage in state waters.

(l) Assist the State Lands Commission in administering Section 6313.

(m) Administer the California Register in accordance with procedures adopted by the commission.

(n) Administer and maintain the State Historic Resources Inventory in accordance with procedures developed by the office and adopted by the commission.

(o) Administer the California Heritage Fund created pursuant to Section 5079.10.

(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 749, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)