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Listed below are recent developments pertinent to historic preservation and cultural resources from the past six months. If you would like to suggest a recent development on this topic, please submit a short description to AASHTO (including any pertinent links) on the Share Info with AASHTO form.
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| ACHP Posts Winter 2010 Section 106 Case Digest |
| The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has published its latest digest of court cases relevant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The digest describes cases including an ongoing case related to preservation of Indiana's historic bridges. For more information, link to Winter 2010 Case Digest: Section 106 in Action. (3-9-10)
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| Updated Tribal Consultation Plan Released by Advisory Council |
| The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has revised its plan for consultation with tribal governments on proposed regulations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, policy development, and advice to the president and Congress on historic preservation issues. ACHP initially issued its tribal consultation plan in 2001. ACHP now has updated the plan following President Obama’s Nov. 5, 2009, executive memorandum on tribal consultation. The updated plan describes ACHP actions or policies that might affect tribal governments, the scope of tribal consultation, and ACHP's consultation processes. A policy statement regarding the council’s relationships with Indian tribes is also included with the consultation plan. For more information, link to the news release and to the new ACHP tribal consultation plan. (2-28-10)
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| Nominations Sought for 2010 National Preservation Awards |
| The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are requesting nominations for the 2010 National Preservation Awards. There are eight categories of awards, including the National Trust/ACHP Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation, which honors a project in which a federal agency and one or more nonfederal partners leads to an exemplary historic resource preservation outcome. Nominations are due March 1, 2010. For more information, link to the ACHP and National Trust nomination requests. (1-29-10)
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| U.S. DOT Presented with Award for Support of Preserve America Program |
| The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has presented the U.S. Department of Transportation with its Award for Federal Preserve America Accomplishment in recognition of its support of the Preserve America program and leadership in historic preservation efforts. ACHP Chairman John L. Nau III cited DOT for remaining “mindful of its responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act” while continuously improving the U.S. transportation system. According to the chairman, DOT and the Federal Highway Administration also serve as “models for how to incorporate stewardship into central missions.” For more information, link to the ACHP press release and to DOT’s Preserve America website. (12-4-09)
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| Advisory Council Announces Special Recovery Act Section 106 Training |
| The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will conduct a special training course to familiarize those working on Recovery Act projects with the historic preservation review requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The course also will feature compliance strategies that can streamline the review process. The one-day course will be held at locations in five states from Nov. 3 through Dec. 10, 2009. For more information, link to the Recovery Act Section 106 Training on ACHP’s website. (10-28-09)
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| Study Highlights Popularity of Cultural and Heritage Travel |
| A recent study conducted for the U.S. Cultural and Heritage Tourism Marketing Council and sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation found that 78 percent of domestic leisure travelers participate in cultural and/or heritage activities while travelling, contributing over $192 billion annually to the U.S. economy. The study, which was the first to segment the cultural and heritage traveler market, also found that these travelers prefer their leisure travel to be educational; seek destinations that have retained their historic character; are likely to travel farther in search of such destinations; and frequently spend more on cultural and heritage activities. For more information, link to the NTHP news release. (10-23-09)
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| Report Compiles Environmental Fieldwork Technologies Employed by State DOTs |
| A compilation of new technologies, practices, and other tools for environmental field data collection during the analysis of existing conditions, impacts, and potential mitigation required under the National Environmental Policy Act are provided in a new report produced under the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP Project 25-25, Task 48). The research sought to develop and maintain an ongoing compendium of environmental fieldwork technologies through an online survey of all state departments of transportation. Detailed follow-up interviews also were conducted with state DOTs that identified themselves as leaders in environmental fieldwork technologies and practices in four disciplines: cultural resources, ecology, water permitting, and noise analysis. Additional surveys of selected consultants of some of the state DOTs were also performed. The report documents results of the surveys for each of the discipline areas and presents conclusions. For more information, link to the Compendium of Environmental Fieldwork Technologies (NCHRP 25-25, Task 48). (10-16-09)
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| 2009 National Preservation Conference Theme is Sustainability |
| The National Trust for Historic Preservation will hold the 2009 National Preservation Conference on Oct. 13-17, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. The conference theme is “Sustaining the Future in Harmony with our Pasts,” highlighting the role of preservation in addressing climate change and fostering sustainable development. The conference will include over 100 education and field sessions, special lectures and events, and visits to local historic sites. Also, new for 2009 the Trust is a provider of U.S. Green Building Council continuing education credits, and the conference will include LEED certification sessions. For more information, link to the 2009 National Preservation Conference website. (9-24-09)
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| ACHP Website Offers Links to FWHA Historic Preservation Programs |
| The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has launched a new section on its website that features information on the Federal Highway Administration’s programs on historic preservation. The webpage includes information on FHWA’s Historic Preservation and Archeology Program, the historical review process for federal-aid highway projects under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, FHWA’s Recovery Act programs, and the ACHP Liaison that serves as the principle point of contact for FHWA program and project review. The webpage also includes links to additional resources on FHWA programs and ACHP preservation partners. For more information, link to the Federal Highway Administration and Historic Preservation. (9-23-09)
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| Advisory Council Posts 2010 Section 106 Courses Schedule |
| The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has announced the 2010 schedule for its training courses on requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Sessions of the Section 106 Essentials Training Course and the Advanced Section 106 Seminar will be held throughout the year at various locations across the country. For more information, link to the announcement and the Section 106 Training Courses on ACHP’s website. (9-18-09)
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| 'State of the Practice' Report Addresses Historic Bridges |
| A State-of-the-Practice report addressing issues related to historic bridges has been posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO website. The report was compiled the Historic Bridges Community of Practice (CoP) – one of three CoPs launched by the Center. The Historic Bridges CoP includes bridge engineers and historic preservation professionals from public and private sectors and academia. The Historic Bridge CoP also has been beta testing an online forum since April 2009. The State-of-the-Practice report provides an overview of issues of concern identified by CoP members participating in the online forum. A key theme was the value of replacing case-by-case and project-by-project decision-making with a statewide comprehensive historic bridge management program. For more information, link to the Communities of Practice page on the Center website, the Historic Bridges CoP State-of-the Practice Report, and the online forum. (8-28-09)
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| Advisory Council Posts Preserve America Newsletter |
| The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has published the August 2009 issue of its Preserve America e-newsletter; featuring updates on First Lady Michelle Obama’s recent designation of 2009 Preserve America Communities and Stewards; an announcement of the upcoming Preserve America Forum scheduled for October 14, 2009, in Nashville; a community spotlight on Santa Paula, Calif.; and other developments. For more information, link to the Preserve America E-Newsletter August 2009. (9-1-09)
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