National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act

The National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000 (NHLPA) provides an opportunity for the preservation of federally-owned historic light stations by allowing them to be transferred to federal and state agencies and private entities. ^{(54 USC §§ 305101-305106)}

The NHLPA is administered jointly by the National Park Service, U.S. Coast Guard, General Services Administration, and State Historic Preservation Officers.

For more information on the program, as well as instructions for applying for acquisition, refer to the Park History Program's NHLPA Program web page.