Advocacy Alert – Threat to Section 106 of  the National Historic Preservation Act!

Why Save Section 106?

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act  gives the public the right to have a voice in federal decisions affecting America’s historic places and cultural heritage.  Without it, your tax dollars may be used in federally funded projects that could destroy or  alter national sites of historical or cultural significance and the federal government gets to decide whether you have any say about it or not.

In July, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) voted to revise the governing regulations for Section 106 . These revisions, if passed, would “drastically reduce the effectiveness of the NHPA and the current legal protections for historic and cultural places.” – National Trust for Historic Preservation

“Section 106 of the NHPA requires federal agencies to consider the effects on historic properties of projects they carry out, assist, fund, permit, license, or approve throughout the country…(it) gives the ACHP, interested parties, and public the chance to weigh in on these matters before a final decision is made.” – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation website

What You Can Do – Learn,  Follow Updates, Act

Keep abreast of this ongoing fight and become an advocate for Section 106 with your elected officials.

National Trust for Historic Preservation: Section 106 Under Threat
Provides a timeline on the rule-making process, a to-do list, and a toolkit with background information.

Join Section 106 Strong: The National Coalition to Protect Section 106
Individuals can join by signing up for alerts, contributing to a working group, and following and sharing through social media.

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