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Art. 4 Federal Act of 1 July 1966 on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA)

NCHA; Aim; Section 1 Nature Protection, Cultural Heritage Protection and Monument Preservation in the Fulfilment of Federal Tasks ; Classification of sites
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With regard to heritage landscapes and sites of local character, historical sites, and natural and cultural monuments within the meaning of Article 24 sexies paragraph 2 of the Federal Constitution {note: [ AS 1962 749]. Now Art. 78 para. 2 of the Federal Constitution of 18 April 1999 ( SR 101).} , a distinction must be made between: a. sites of national importance; b. sites of regional and local importance.

Art. 4 NCHA

With regard to heritage landscapes and sites of local character, historical sites, and natural and cultural monuments within the meaning of Article 24 sexies paragraph 2 of the Federal Constitution , a distinction must be made between: a. sites of national importance; b. sites of regional and local importance.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (5)

BRGE.I.Nr.0066.2021 · zh (Art. 4 lit. a NHG)
Municipal Landmark Protection Waiver Overturned for Architectural Complex
Cited to confirm that the object is not formally recognized as being of national importance under federal law.
A-5679/2013 (Art. 3 Abs. 1 und 3 i.V.m. Art. 4 NHG)
High-Voltage Power Line Routing Dispute Dismissed on Appeal
Mandates federal authorities to ensure the preservation of the landscape, townscape, historical sites, and natural and cultural monuments when performing federal tasks.
A-4795/2011 (Art. 3 Abs. 1 i.V.m. Art. 4 NHG)
Federal Administrative Court Orders Reassessment of Overhead Power Line Approval Due to Insufficient Alternative Analysis
Establishes the obligation to protect the natural and cultural heritage, which is relevant for the assessment of the environmental impact of the power line.
A-1275/2011 (Art. 3 Abs. 1 i.V.m. Art. 4 NHG)
Federal Administrative Court Annuls Power Line Permits Over Inadequate Planning Review
The court applied these provisions to emphasize the duty to protect natural and homeland landscapes, particularly those of national importance, and considered the implications of the proposed power line on such landscapes.
JAAC 57.7 (Art. 4 NHG)
High-Voltage Power Line Upgrade Approval Upheld
Differentiates landscapes and cultural sites into those of national, regional, or local importance, impacting the level of protection required.