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1 - 30 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I National Trail System Studies The National Trail System encourages the establishment of trails to foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the "open-air. outdoor areas of the Nation" in the same manner the wild and scenic rivers system encour- ages the protection of free-flowing rivers. HCRS. in carrying out the responsibilities of the National Trails System Act (P.L. 90-543). identifies those trails which should be studied as potential national scenic and/or historic components of the National Trails System. encourage the development of National Recreation Trails and review potential candidates for Secretarial consideration, encourage and assist in the identification and development of connecting and side trails. HCRS will also recommend to the Secretary relative priorities. in accordance with national significance. for Congressionally authorized studies included in the Act by action not initiated by the Administration; and assist States and local governments in efforts to plan and establish trails as authorized in Sec. 8(a) of the Act. National Heritage Program Natural Heritage Resource Program including National natural landmarks and elements of historic landmarks not in the Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP). Program Administration HCRS is responsible for the National Natural and Historic Landmarks program as part of its nationwide heritage resources and recreation planning function. The focus of functions of this program is the identification and study of this country's natural heritage. the maintenance of a register of natural landmarks. and the coordination and assistance actions required to conduct a nationwide cooperative Federal. State. and local government, and private interests program to ensure the preservation and protection of the best of our nation's natural science landmarks. The Program specifically includes the function and responsibilities necessary to carry out studies of American and natural history themes. which are critical components of a balanced national heritage resources and recreation system. and research into the significance of historical and natural areas. as well as evaluating cri- teria used to determine "significance." Cultural Heritage Resource Program Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) The Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation administers archeo- logical and historic preservation programs mandated by statute and Executive regulations. These programs include the National Register of Historic Places. Grants Administration. National Historic Sites Survey. Historic American Buildings Survey. Historic American Engineering Record, Interagency Archeo- logical Services. and Technical Preservation Services. Located within the Chief's office is the Automatic Data Processing Section.