### Question
How is the term designation defined?


### Answer
The term **designation** is defined in *54 U.S.C. § 302501* as the following:

> the identification and registration of property for protection that meets criteria established by a State or locality for significant historic property within the jurisdiction of a local government

#### Citation:
  - *54 U.S.C. § 302501*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-National Preservation Programs > DIVISION A-HISTORIC PRESERVATION > Subdivision 2-Historic Preservation Program > CHAPTER 3025-CERTIFICATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS**

