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08/18/2026

What do the proposed changes to Section 106 mean for local communities?

Join NAPC on Thursday, August 27 at 1:00 PM EST for a webinar exploring the proposed changes to Section 106 and what they could mean for local preservation commissions and communities.

The program will cover:
✔ The basics of Section 106 and how the process works
✔ What is being proposed and what could change
✔ What happens next in the process
✔ How cities and local governments are responding
✔ What you can do to help ensure local voices remain part of the process

Whether you’re new to Section 106 or have been following these developments closely, this webinar will provide important context and practical information about what’s at stake and how you can get involved.

Register today here: https://tinyurl.com/yr8bc93k

08/13/2026

Share your concerns with federal officials about the proposed changes to Section 106. Cities and other interested parties, including nonprofit organizations, business and trade associations, and state, local, and Tribal governments, can request a meeting with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to share their concerns about the proposed revisions.

If you request a meeting, be sure to reference RIN 3010-AA10.

Learn more about requesting a meeting with OIRA HERE: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eo/neweomeeting

Now is the time to make sure local voices are heard.

08/07/2026

Local voices matter in Section 106!

The proposed changes to Section 106 could significantly reduce opportunities for Certified Local Governments, State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribes, local communities, and other interested parties to participate in the process and share their knowledge before decisions are made about historic resources.

This handout helps to explain what Section 106 is, where the proposed changes stand, why they matter, and how NAPC is working with its members and national partners to protect meaningful local participation in the Section 106 process.

View the handout on NAPC's website here: https://tinyurl.com/58xudkjt

08/04/2026

Learn more about the proposed changes to Section 106, why they matter, and how you can help protect historic resources and ensure local communities continue to have a voice in the process.

07/31/2026

NAPC is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of former board member and longtime friend, Todd Scott.

Todd joined the NAPC Board of Directors in 2014, during a pivotal time in the organization's history, and he played a crucial role in helping NAPC become the organization it is today. From the beginning, Todd took ownership of The Alliance Review and transformed it into the publication we all know and love. He continued to serve as its Editor even after his board service had ended, bringing his creativity, intelligence, and unmistakable personality to the publication for years to come.

Todd will be remembered as funny, kind, creative, and incredibly smart. He had a remarkable ability to make people smile and, more importantly, to make people feel welcome and included. He was the kind of person who went out of his way to lift others up, and there was never any doubt that Todd was rooting for you to succeed.

Todd gave so much to NAPC and to the field of historic preservation. His contributions, friendship, and generous spirit made a lasting impact on our organization and on the many people fortunate enough to know him. He will be missed beyond measure. Our thoughts are with Todd's family, friends, colleagues, and all those who loved him.

07/29/2026

Before the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) voted to advance proposed changes to the Section 106 regulations, NAPC submitted a letter outlining our concerns.

The proposed revisions would significantly reduce opportunities for local communities to participate in federal decisions that directly affect their historic places. The changes were developed without meaningful stakeholder or public engagement and do not reflect feedback previously provided by preservation professionals and advocates.

As a recognized observer to the ACHP, NAPC supports efforts to improve the Section 106 process, but those improvements must preserve meaningful collaboration and ensure local voices remain part of the conversation.

Read NAPC's letter here: https://tinyurl.com/5aps9dbr

We also encourage you to share your Section 106 success stories with us. Your experiences help demonstrate why local participation matters: https://forms.gle/Jqp9bjGp4DAL3qBK9

To learn more about the proposed changes and actions you can take, visit our partners' pages:

Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers: https://ncshpo.org/news/

Heritage Partners: https://culturalheritagepartners.com/war-room-for-threats-to-section-106/

07/26/2026

We can’t wait to see you in Louisville for FORUM 2028! ⚜️

07/25/2026

If you're in Minneapolis, we hope you will join us tonight for one of the highlights of FORUM 2026, the Commission Excellence Awards Celebration!

Together, we'll celebrate this year's FORUM Scholars, recognize outstanding preservation commissions and leaders from across the country, and reveal the host city for FORUM 2028!

A special thank you to our Saturday Evening Event Sponsor, Marvin, for helping make this celebration possible. Your support helps us recognize excellence in local historic preservation and bring our preservation community together.

We look forward to celebrating with you tonight!

07/22/2026

FORUM 2026: Preservation Currents is officially underway! What pre-conference events are you attending today? Our Overview Tour of Minneapolis and St. Paul is a great way to get oriented, and those attending NAPC’s Commission Short Course are sure to learn a lot from our talented CAMP Trainers.

Programming continues tomorrow, and we're especially looking forward to the Design Review Roundtable: Alternative Materials, generously sponsored by James Hardie.

For Calvary Episcopal Church in Upstate New York, intricate architectural details, from the steeple to custom millwork, were carefully recreated and restored, demonstrating how historic character can be maintained while preparing a structure for long-term performance.

If you’re at FORUM 2026, be sure to stop by the James Hardie booth to learn more about how these approaches come to life in real preservation projects, or explore more at jameshardie.com.

07/21/2026

🚨 Important Preservation Policy Update

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is considering sweeping revisions to the regulations that implement Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the federal review process that helps ensure the effects of federally funded, permitted, and licensed projects on historic and cultural resources are considered.

If adopted, the proposed changes could:
❗️Give federal agencies greater authority over preservation decisions and sole discretion to determine when competing priorities (e.g., budget and schedule) outweigh historic preservation concerns.
❗️Exempt certain types of federally involved projects subject to Section 106 review.
❗️Narrow the definition of historic properties by excluding certain cultural landscapes, including mountains, valleys, and ethnographic landscapes, reducing protections for Tribal sacred sites and Traditional Cultural Properties.
❗️Diminish and potentially eliminate the role and influence of State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs), local governments (including Certified Local Governments), consulting parties, and the public.
❗️Replace collaborative consultation and negotiated solutions with agency-directed decision-making without public input.

For nearly 60 years, Section 106 has helped communities work together to protect places that tell our nation's story. NAPC believes local voices must continue to have a meaningful role in that process.

What can you do?
📢 Contact your Members of Congress and express your concerns about advancing significant changes to the Section 106 regulations without adequate public review and stakeholder engagement.
📖 If you've seen Section 106 lead to a positive preservation outcome in your community, we'd love to hear your story. Share it with us here: https://forms.gle/i8HSR9nc13oKEeJT9

We'll continue to provide updates, analysis, and resources as more information becomes available.

Attending FORUM 2026? Join the NAPC Advisory Group on Thursday, July 23, for a discussion about these proposed changes and what they could mean for preservation at the local level. Your perspective will help inform NAPC's advocacy and ensure local voices are part of the national conversation.

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