Search Results for keywords:"World Heritage List"

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  • 2021-00310 — U.S. Nominations to the World Heritage List; 15-Day Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1999
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The National Park Service is inviting the public to comment on possible U.S. sites for nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List. These sites are part of a broader U.S. Tentative List and include both cultural and natural landmarks. Public suggestions for future nominees are welcome, and comments are open until January 26, 2021. This process complies with regulations of the World Heritage Program, and all comments will be available for public viewing.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is asking people to share their thoughts about which cool places should be added to a special list of important sites around the world. These places could be big parks or old buildings, and everyone can look at the comments people send.

  • 2024-31121 — Submission of U.S. Nomination to the World Heritage List
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106569
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, has officially nominated the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to be added to the prestigious World Heritage List. This process involves several steps, including a review of the refuge's unique natural features, such as its diverse ecosystems and rare species, which meet specific criteria for natural properties. The nomination is part of a broader effort to recognize U.S. sites that have significant environmental and cultural value. While being on the list does not impose any legal restrictions, it highlights the site's importance on an international level.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of the Interior wants to put the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge on a special list of important natural places called the World Heritage List, which tells the world how special and valuable this place is, even though it won't change any rules about how we use the land.