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The rules and procedures for implementing Article 80.1, published on June 1, 1991 (8 CCR 1504-5), outline the procedures for review of proposed actions by State agencies. These include (1) contacting the Colorado Historical Society to determine whether properties of historical significance may be located within the area of the proposed action; (2) seeking the Society's determination as to whether such property is of historical significance, and (3) requesting the Society's determination of effect on such properties. This process parallels that established in 36 CFR Part 800, regulations implementing the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470f), regarding Federal actions, or "undertakings", that may affect historic properties. The National Historic Preservation Act recognizes the importance of both protecting known historic properties and conducting surveys to locate and evaluate properties that have not yet been discovered. The Council's regulations, at 36 CFR Part 800, require Federal agencies, among other things, to seek the advise of the State Historic Preservation Office "...on further actions to identify historic properties that may be affected" (Section 800.4[a][ii]). Identifying the locations of properties of historical significance is fundamental to their protection. While many important properties are now listed in both the National and State registers, by no means have all such significant properties been identified. The National Historic Preservation Act offers protection to historic properties, regardless of land ownership, but only where Federal agency actions are involved. Actions taken by State agencies, without Federal involvement, should offer the same level of protection. Without providing for cultural resource surveys when the Colorado Historical Society believes significant properties may be affected, the State risks unnecessarily impacting many such properties.