Watchdog Agency Drops Rules It Rarely Followed Anyway
Published Date: 6/5/2026
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Summary
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is officially dropping its special rules for following the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) starting June 5, 2026. This change mainly affects the Council itself since it rarely uses these rules, so no big money or timing changes for most folks. They’re also asking for your thoughts on this move until July 6, 2026—so speak up if you want!
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