Coalition Opposes Surveillance of Protesters

The Coalition for American Heritage, of which ACRA is a founding member, has issued the following statement regarding surveillance of protesters at historic monuments: The Coalition for American Heritage opposes the Trump Administration’s dangerous decision to...

Congress Passes Great American Outdoors Act

The House of Representatives has joined the Senate in passing the Great American Outdoors Act. The bill invests $1.9 billion annually for the next five years in deferred maintenance for lands managed by the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish &...

ACHP Extends Section 106 Emergency Procedures

The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) has extended the period in which emergency procedures for Section 106 can be used until September 30, 2020. This authorization applies to all federal agencies. From the ACHP: On April 3, the ACHP authorized an...

Your Congress in Action: Vol. 9

Your Congress in Action: Vol. 9

Your Congress in Action is a series that highlights the Capitol Hill news that affects CRM firms the most. This information is sourced from the Coalition for American Heritage, news articles, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the ACRAsphere to ensure you don't miss an...

Member Article: Due Diligence for Development Projects

This post was authored by Richard Grubb, Vice President of Richard Grubb & Associates. We at Richard Grubb and Associates are dedicated to helping clients understand the value of CRM and we take every opportunity to do so. In the regulatory world in which we work,...

Statement on Updated NEPA Regulations

The Trump Administration has released the final version of its new regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). ACRA is concerned about many of the changes to NEPA implementation, including: Fewer actions will be subject to NEPA review; The...

Updated NEPA Regulations Released

The Trump Administration has unveiled its finalized changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The finalized regulations can be accessed here. From the New York Times: President Trump on Wednesday unilaterally weakened one of the nation’s bedrock...

2020 ACRA Board Election Results

Thank you to all who voted in the 2020 ACRA election! This year's election was extremely close, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming new members to the Board of Directors in the fall. We greatly appreciate the service of our departing board members and look forward to...

Webinars on Inclusion & COVID-19 from Preservation Virginia

Preservation Virginia is partnering with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for two webinars that may be of interest to ACRA members: Making Historic Preservation More Inclusive Friday, July 17 10 a.m. Telling the full story of our history is vital. Audrey...