WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                   Ch. 311

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this
subtitle, the Trust shall:

(1)  In cooperation with federal and State agencies,
including the Department of Natural Resources, local governments,
and private organizations and individuals, direct and conduct a
comprehensive statewide survey of historic properties;

(2)  Maintain an inventory and register of historic
properties;

(3)  Document, research, record, and evaluate the
significance of historic properties;

(4)  Prepare and implement comprehensive statewide and
regional historic preservation plans;

(5)  Assist local governments in the development of
local historic preservation plans and programs;

(6)  Carry out programs and activities to protect,
preserve, and encourage the preservation of historic properties
in [this] THE State;

(7)  Preserve and administer historic properties
acquired and held by the Trust;

(8)  Cooperate with federal and   State agencies, local
governments, and private entities to    ensure that historic
properties are taken into consideration at   all levels of planning
and development;

(9)  Review the policies and programs of each unit of
the State government that affect historic properties and
recommend methods to improve the effectiveness and coordination
of these policies and programs consistent with this subtitle;

(10)  Administer programs of financial and technical
assistance for historic preservation projects;

(11)  Make recommendations on the certification and
eligibility of historic properties for tax incentives and other
programs of public assistance;

(12)  Provide public information, education, and
training relating to historic preservation;

(13)  Encourage public interest and participation in
historic preservation;

(14)  Advise and assist the State historic
preservation officer on matters relating to the implementation of
the officer's responsibilities;

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