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Country Summary for MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF

I.  Relevant Legislation
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II.  Regulated Cultural Property

Definitions

‘Cultural attribute’ means all aspects of local culture, tradition, arts, crafts, all social institutions, forms of expression, and modes of social interaction. (FSM Code, § 102)

‘Historic property’ means sites, structures, buildings, objects, and areas of significance in local history, archeology, or culture. (FSM Code, § 102)

‘Historical artifact’ means an object produced by human beings 30 or more years previously. (FSM Code, § 102)

‘Institute’ means the Director of Administrative Services or his designee.
(FSM Code, § 201)

Relevant State Agencies

The Institute for Micronesian History and Culture shall, among other things:

·     Provide assistance to historic and cultural preservation programs in the several states;

·     Provide guidance regarding historic and cultural affairs and recommendations to all levels of Government and the agencies thereof, as well as to foreign governments and private businesses operating in Micronesia;

·     Protect all historic property and artifacts;

·     Establish and maintain a National Archives for the Federated States of Micronesia; (FSM Code, § 202)

The Director of Administrative Services shall oversee the identification, conservation, and protection of historic properties and cultural attributes within the Federated States of Micronesia… (FSM Code, § 201)

III.  Export Restrictions
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IV.  Ownership Rights and Restrictions
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V.  Violations, Penalties and Sanctions
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VI.  International Conventions and Bilateral Agreements
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Country Contact
for Cultural Property Mr. Augustine Kohler, SHPO
Historic Preservation Program
Federated States of Micronesia National Government
PO Box PS 175
Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941 hpo@mail.fm
www.nach.gov.fm
Tel: 011-691-320-2343
Fax: 011-691-320-5634