At ACHP, we keep track of proposed legislation that might have an impact on historic preservation and our federal review process ("Section 106"). In the current legislative session, we've notice many proposed exemptions to Section 106, including:
* A large number (11!) of proposed bills that would exempt broadband projects.
* The Limit, Save, Grow Act and the HEATS Act, which would exempt certain energy projects.
* The Federal Land Freedom Act, which would exempt energy projects on certain federal lands.
* And the Building Chips in America Act, which would exempt certain semiconductor projects.
On behalf of ACHP, I called on Congress to reject these exemptions. ACHP already has administrative streamlining options in place, and a strong track record of tailoring reviews to agency and program needs. As just one example, I recently issued a decision that will expedite broadband construction across the country in a manner that avoids or minimizes impact on historic resources. We encourage Members of Congress to learn more about the tools we already have available—and are using—to balance preservation and progress. More below!
On behalf of the ACHP, Chair Sara C. Bronin has called on Congress to reject provisions in 15 bills that would exempt certain types of infrastructure projects - including broadband, energy, and semiconductor projects - from the federal historic preservation review process.
Chair Bronin said: "With the largest number of streamlining efforts ever under development at the ACHP, and the ACHP’s leadership in initiating government-wide permitting efficiencies, we are doing our part to move key infrastructure projects forward while still protecting historic properties.” She will communicate further with key offices about existing opportunities to develop program alternatives.
Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ewga9JCi
U.S. House of Representatives National Trust for Historic Preservation United States Senate Preservation Action
