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ACRA Comments on Appendix C
ACRA has called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rescind Appendix C and adopt the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s (ACHP) Section 106 regulations under 36 CFR 800 as a better way of meeting its responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation...
Your Congress in Action: August 1, 2022
They say that a week is a lifetime in politics, and that certainly seemed to be the case this week as Democrats’ flailing efforts to pass a comprehensive climate and social spending bill got a sudden and unexpected jolt of energy. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), who just...
Bills on Tribal Management of Public Lands
A pair of lawmakers have introduced two bills designed to enhance Tribal management of public lands and improve the protection of sacred and cultural sites. Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), the Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM)...
Survey Results: Rates for Archaeological Technicians & Food Allowance
The past few years have seen a lot of changes in the industry, including increases in wages and salaries across the board. ACRA will be conducting its next round of the salary survey early next year, which will give firms a detailed look at trends in wages, salaries,...
Resources: Heat Stress and Working Safely Outside
Creating a safe environment for employees is part of ACRA's Code of Ethics, and that includes ensuring safety while in the field. Working outdoors, especially in the summer, brings the risk of heat-related illness. Prevention of heat stress is an important part of...
Reminder: ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Award
Have you nominated your project for the ACHP/ HUD Secretary’s Award yet? The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are looking for exemplary historic preservation efforts to honor with their joint award....
Webinar 8/4: Identifying and Mitigating Sexual Harassment in CRM
Sexual harassment is recognized in CRM-related fields as a series of behaviors that result in harmful field practices and decreased participation of women, particularly in leadership positions. It is necessary for employees at all levels of their career to be...
Your Congress in Action: July 18, 2022
Last week’s news that inflation rose 9.1 percent in June as compared to last year is reinforcing the nervous mood in Washington, where policymakers struggle to find ways to bring relief to American consumers – and Democrats fret they will pay a price at the polls in...
Quick Survey: Field Technician Wages
The past few years have seen a lot of changes in the industry, including increases in wages and salaries across the board. ACRA will be conducting its next round of the salary survey early next year, which will give firms a detailed look at trends in wages, salaries,...
Member Spotlight: Authors of New Book Receive Environmental Achievement Award from the Department of the Interior
The Department of Interior has recognized a new addition to our understanding of the Utah portion of the Transcontinental Railroad with an Environmental Achievement Award, for the new publication "Rails East to Ogden: Utah's Transcontinental Railroad Story" a free...