nominating properties for inclusion on, and removal from, the National Register and the recommendation of properties by certified local governments;

designating properties as National Historic Landmarks and removing that designation;

considering appeals from recommendations, nominations, removals, and designations (or any failure or refusal by a nominating authority to nominate or designate);

nominating historic property for inclusion in the World Heritage List in accordance with the World Heritage Convention;

making determinations of eligibility of properties for inclusion on the National Register; and

notifying the owner of a property, any appropriate local governments, and the general public, when the property is being considered for inclusion on the National Register, for designation as a National Historic Landmark, or for nomination to the World Heritage List.