A few years later, in 1979, programs in the history of nuclear power sources, both affiliated with the U.S. National Parks and the national registration system formally divided into two “vice.” Assistant Manager were based for the preservation of archaeological and historical Manager and Assistant Park Historic Preservation . From 1978 to 1981, the lead agency for the National Register of Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service (CCRS), Department of Interior

In February 1983, the two directions Merge Wizard to promote efficiency and to recognize the interdependence of their programs. Jerry L. Rogers was selected to head up the newly merged partners. He was described as a competent administrator who was sensitive to the need for NPS to work with governments SHPOs, academics and local authorities.

Although not detailed in the 1966 law, SHPOs become an integral part of the registration process on the National Register properties. In 1980 amendments to the 1966 Act defines the responsibilities SHPOs on the National Register [9] Several 1992 amendments to the NHPA, a category for the national register, known as traditional cultural properties:. These properties are associated with Native American and Hawaiian groups

The National Register of Historic Places has grown considerably since its origins in 1966 legislative work. In 1986, citizens and groups identified 3623 different properties, neighborhoods and sites for inclusion on the National Register, a total of 75 000 different properties. [9] Of the more than one million properties in the National Register, 80,000 are listed separately. Others are active members within the historic district.