In this chapter:
(1) Designation.— The term “designation” means 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.
(2) Protection.— The term “protection” means protection by means of a local review process under State or local law for proposed demolition of, changes to, or other action that may affect historic property designated pursuant to this chapter.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3197.)