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Weigh in on Potential Appendix C Changes
On June 3, 2022, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a new effort to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related issues. Most notably, the Corps said it will consider rulemaking actions regarding its use of Appendix C to meet its...
NEW: Mission District Tour @ ACRA Conference
We know that many of you are as excited for the upcoming 2022 ACRA Conference in San Antonio as we are, and now we have a fantastic new event available! San Antonio is known for its food, hospitality, and especially its history. Join ACRA on a bus tour of the San...
Now on Demand: Innovative Approaches to Section 106 Mitigation
If you missed last week’s webinar from the ACHP, it is now available on demand! Large-scale federal projects and their effects to historic landscapes are challenging Section 106 participants to look beyond tried-and-true mitigation approaches. Consider ways to develop...
Americans at Work – National Historic Landmark Theme Study on Labor History
The National Historic Landmarks Program is pleased to announce the release of a new theme study, Labor History in the United States, which highlights the many stories of Americans at work through current scholarship on labor history and nationally significant places....
Member Project Spotlight: High Speed Rail 2
Archaeologists working for ACRA member firm AECOM on the High Speed 2 rail project in the United Kingdom have made significant discoveries, uncovering one of the largest Anglo-Saxon burial sites ever excavated in the UK. Watch Dr. Rachel Wood, senior archeological...
Nominations Open for ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Award for Historic Preservation
Apply now for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022-2023 ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation! This joint award honors outstanding projects that have advanced...
Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Comments on Appendix C
On June 3, 2022, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), published a Federal Register notice regarding its efforts to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related issues. The notice discusses the consideration of potential rulemaking actions...
ACRA Comments on Proposed EVSE Exemption
ACRA has submitted comments to the ACHP about its proposed Section 106 exemption for federal agencies that install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). The ACHP has proposed this exemption because they believe that installation of EVSE is likely to result in...
Your Congress in Action: June 6, 2022
Congress was in recess last week for the Memorial Day holiday, but while lawmakers were out of town, the administration was at work on a number of initiatives that impact cultural resources. Restoring Tribal Power on Water. The EPA has proposed tighter water...
2023 9th Preservation Policy Forum in Charleston, SC Cancelled
The 9th Preservation Policy Forum: A Critical Examination of New Design in Historic Context, originally scheduled for March 2023, is cancelled. Insurmountable logistical and support challenges led to this decision – one neither easily nor happily reached. Special...