1. 1. Professional error in the initial nomination;
2. 2. Loss of historic integrity;
3. 3. Recognition of additional significance;

4. 4. Additional research documenting that a larger or smaller area should be listed.

   The director shall recommend no enlargement of a boundary unless the additional area possesses previously unrecognized significance in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture. The director shall recommend no diminution of a boundary unless the properties recommended for removal do not meet the National Register criteria for evaluation.

Four justifications exist for altering a boundary of a property previously listed in the National Register:

Statutory Authority

§ 10.1-2202 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR392-01-02 § 3.5, eff. February 9, 1994.