Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent U.S. federal agency that advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy and oversees the protection of historic properties in federal planning and decision-making.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
United States federal agency
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government advisory body → independent federal agency → |
| abbreviation |
ACHP
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| advises |
President of the United States
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United States Congress → |
| collaboratesWith |
Department of the Interior
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National Park Service → |
| concernedWith |
archaeological sites
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cultural landscapes → historic buildings → |
| country |
United States
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| enforcesOrOversees |
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
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| engagesIn |
education and outreach on preservation policy
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| establishedFor |
coordinating federal historic preservation activities
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| field |
cultural heritage protection
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historic preservation → |
| focusesOn |
balancing development and preservation interests
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integration of historic preservation into federal programs → |
| foundedByStatute |
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
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| hasChairman |
chairperson appointed by the President of the United States
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| hasGoverningBody |
council members appointed from federal, state, local, tribal, and public sectors
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| hasHeadquartersIn |
Washington, D.C.
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| issues |
policy recommendations on historic preservation
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regulations and guidance for Section 106 review → |
| jurisdiction |
United States federal government
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| legalBasis |
National Historic Preservation Act
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| locatedIn |
Old Post Office Building, Washington, D.C.
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| mission |
promote the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of the nation’s historic resources
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| monitors |
federal agency compliance with Section 106
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| overseesProcess |
federal review of effects on historic properties
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| participatesIn |
consultation on undertakings affecting historic properties
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federal project planning → |
| primaryRole |
advising on national historic preservation policy
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encouraging federal agencies to factor historic preservation into decision-making → overseeing protection of historic properties in federal planning → |
| promotes |
public understanding of historic preservation
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| provides |
technical assistance on historic preservation review
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| reportsTo |
President of the United States
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United States Congress → |
| scopeOfWork |
historic properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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| typeOfAgency |
independent agency of the executive branch
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| website |
https://www.achp.gov/
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| worksWith |
State Historic Preservation Officers
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Tribal Historic Preservation Officers → federal agencies of the United States → local governments → preservation organizations → |