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Rh :(1) that is certified under this chapter shall be eligible for funds under (c)(4) of this title; and
 * (2) that is certified, or making efforts to become certified, under this chapter shall carry out any responsibilities delegated to it in accordance with such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary or advisable.

§ 302701. Program to assist Indian tribes in preserving historic property

(a) —The Secretary shall establish a program and promulgate regulations to assist Indian tribes in preserving their historic property.

(b) —The Secretary shall foster communication and cooperation between Indian tribes and State Historic Preservation Officers in the administration of the national historic preservation program to—
 * (1) ensure that all types of historic property and all public interests in historic property are given due consideration; and
 * (2) encourage coordination among Indian tribes, State Historic Preservation Officers, and Federal agencies in historic preservation planning and in the identification, evaluation, protection, and interpretation of historic property.

(c) —The program under subsection (a) shall be developed in a manner to ensure that tribal values are taken into account to the extent feasible. The Secretary may waive or modify requirements of this subdivision to conform to the cultural setting of tribal heritage preservation goals and objectives.

(d) —The tribal programs implemented by specific tribal organizations may vary in scope, as determined by each Indian tribe’s chief governing authority.

(e) —The Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes, other Federal agencies, State Historic PreservationsPreservation [sic] Officers, and other interested parties concerning the program under subsection (a).

§ 302702. Indian tribe to assume functions of State Historic Preservation Officer

An Indian tribe may assume all or any part of the functions of a State Historic Preservation Officer in accordance with and  of this title, with respect to tribal land, as those responsibilities may be modified for tribal programs through regulations issued by the Secretary, if—
 * (1) the Indian tribe’s chief governing authority so requests;
 * (2) the Indian tribe designates a tribal preservation official to administer the tribal historic preservation program, through