Proposed Changes to Section 106 Rules Draw Strong Opposition from Tribal Organizations Tribal Nations and preservation advocates are voicing strong opposition to proposed revisions by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National…
Proposed Changes to Section 106 Rules Draw Strong Opposition from Tribal OrganizationsTribal Nations and preservation advocates are voicing strong opposition to proposed revisions by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, arguing the changes would significantly weaken protections for sacred sites and diminish the federal government's obligation to consult with Tribal Nations before approving development projects. The proposed revisions would alter the regulations that guide how federal agencies identify and consider the effects of federally funded, licensed, or permitted projects on historic properties.nativenewsonline.net