### Question
How is the term certified local government defined?


### Answer
The term **certified local government** is defined in *54 U.S.C. § 300302* as the following:

> a local government whose local historic preservation program is certified pursuant to chapter 3025 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *54 U.S.C. § 300302*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-National Preservation Programs > DIVISION A-HISTORIC PRESERVATION > Subdivision 1-General Provisions > CHAPTER 3003-DEFINITIONS**

