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PRESERVATION ACTION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
VOLUME 22, NUMBER 23
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House Natural Resources Committee Advances LWCF Permanent Funding Bill
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Harper's Ferry, WV. The LWCF helps support projects at historic sites across the country like Harper's Ferry National Historic Park
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The House Natural Resources Committee recently voted, 21-13, to advance the Land and Water Conservation Funding Act (H.R 3195). H.R 3195 would permanently fund the LWCF at $900 million annually. The LWCF was permanently authorized as part of the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation and Management Act, which was signed into law earlier this year.
During the hearing, the bill's lead sponsor, Rep. Van Drew Jefferson (D-NJ), spoke in strong support of
permanent
funding for the LWCF. The bill now moves to the full House for consideration.
The LWCF, like the Historic Preservation Fund, uses lease revenue from off shore oil and gas development to support and protect some of our most treasured lands and historic places. Places like Grand Canyon National Park and Gettysburg National Military Park were protected through the LWCF. Over the years the LWCF has suffered from chronic under funding; despite being authorized for $900 million annually, it is usually funded at significantly less.
This is an important step in achieving full funding for the LWCF.
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National Park Service Seeks Feedback on Historic Preservation Certification Application
The National Park Service published a notice in the federal register seeking feedback on Historic Preservation Certification Application, NPS Forms 10-168, 10-168a, 10-168b, 10-168c, 10-168d and 10-168e. The published notice doesn't propose any changes to the NPS forms or process, but instead seeks comments on the forms, focusing on an effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The NPS uses the information collected in the Historic Preservation Certification Application to evaluate the condition and historic significance of buildings undergoing rehabilitation, and to evaluate whether or not the rehabilitation work meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The certifications are necessary for an applicant to receive historic tax credits. The comment period will be open for 60 days until September 3rd. Learn more about the published notice and submit your feedback.
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Save the Date: Preservation Action Foundation's Annual Auction Returns October 10th in Denver!
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Our annual auction has long been a highlight for the Preservation Action Foundation and of the National Preservation Conference. Pictured: Nellie Longsworth hosting the annual auction.
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Save the Date! We're excited to announce that Preservation Action Foundation's annual benefit auction will return on October 10th, immediately following the opening reception of the 2019 PastForward Conference in Denver, Colorado! Join us the Gallery of Denver Union Station for a one-of-a-kind Live Auction and After-Party. The annual auction has long been a highlight for the Preservation Action Foundation and of the National Preservation Conference. Registration for PastForward 2019 is now open. As you make your travel plans, be sure to save the date for the annual PAF's Legendary Party and Benefit Auction. More details coming soon.
This is our largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the event are used to assist the education and training, advocacy, and programs of the Preservation Action Foundation. Help support the auction, donate an auction item today. We are currently seeking donations like hotel stays, tours of historic sites and other unique experiences. This is a great way to highlight your organization and city/state to an active and interested group of people. Check out our website for more information and stay tuned, we'll be adding more information in the coming weeks.
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National Trust Announces $1.6 Million in African American Cultural Heritage Actin Fund Grants
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced $1.6 million in grants, benefiting 22 sites and organizations. The grants we're made available through the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, which is aimed at helping to preserve African American history across the country.
This year's funds, provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, were awarded key places and organizations that help the Action Fund achieve its mission of protecting, restoring, and interpreting African American historic sites and uncovering hidden narratives of African Americans and their contribution to the American story. This year's grant recipients include important historic sites and projects like the African Meeting House in Boston, MA and the historic Westside community in Las Vegas, NV. Check out the complete announcement to learn more about this year's grantees.
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