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Your Congress in Action: Vol. 5
Your Congress in Action is a new 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...
ACHP: Extension of Section 106 Emergency Provisions for COVID-19 Responses
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has extended the use of emergency Section 106 procedures for projects related to COVID-19 until July 31. From the ACHP: On April 3, the ACHP authorized an extension to May 29 for all federal agencies to use the...
Comment Period Extended: Chaco Canyon RMP
The Department of the Interior has extended the public comment period on the Resource Management Plan (RMP) for expanded oil and gas development near New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Thousands of sacred, ancestral sites of indigenous peoples...
How Trump’s New Executive Order Will Impact Historic Preservation
This post initially appeared on the Coalition for American Heritage website. ACRA is a founding member of the Coalition alongside other heritage organizations. On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) directing the heads of every federal agency to...
President Signs Executive Order Ordering Agencies to Cut Regulations
President Trump signed an Executive Order on Tuesday that instructs federal agencies to consideration deregulatory actions that could potentially spur economic growth. From The Hill: The order directs agency heads to “identify regulatory standards that may inhibit...
Next Members-Only Happy Hour May 26
Join us for another FREE members-only virtual happy hour on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 pm EDT. All employees of ACRA member firms, from field technicians to owners, are welcome to grab a drink of their choice and join ACRA President Nathan Boyless and Executive Director...
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Now Available
The application for forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program loans is now available. Many ACRA member firms have taken advantage of this program during the current pandemic, and the SBA and Treasury have been continually putting out guidance to help businesses...
ACHP Approves FEMA Section 106 Emergency Procedures for COVID-19 Emergency/Disaster Response Undertakings
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation approved Emergency Situation Procedures the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will use to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response undertakings....
Feedback Needed: 2020 ACRA Conference
Organizations around the world are evaluating the long-term effects of the Coronavirus on conferences and other in-person activities. ACRA’s annual conference is our premier yearly event, and an incredible amount of resources go into organizing and hosting conference...
Your Congress in Action: Vol. 4
Your Congress in Action is a new 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...