Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

Federal agencies have sought the opinion of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) regarding whether federal law authorizes them to use appropriated funds to assist State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs) in connection with reviews under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 16 U.S.C. § 470f. The ACHP believes that this expenditure of federal funds to SHPOs is authorized by Section 110(g) of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

Programmatic Agreement Among the Bureau of Land Management, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers Regarding the Manner in Which the BLM Will Meet Its Responsibilities Under the National Historic Preservation Act Amended in January 2022 to extend duration two years. Amended on February 7, 2024, to extend duration to February 9, 2026.

First Amendment to the Programmatic Agreement Among the United States Coast Guard, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers Regarding Outgranting of Historic Lighthouse Properties Note: A previous amendment to the 1985 nationwide PA was executed in 1996. See related resources.

Programmatic Agreement Between the US Department of Agriculture, Pacific Islands Area Natural Resource Conservation Service State Office, and the American Samoa State Historic Preservation Officer, Regarding Conservation Assistance

Programmatic Agreement Between the US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Maine State Office, and the Penobscot Indian Nation Regarding Conservation Assistance

Programmatic Agreement Between the US Department of Agriculture, North Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service State Office and North Dakota State Historic Preservation Officer, Regarding Conservation Assistance

Programmatic Agreement By and Among the United States General Services Administration, the Missouri Office of Administration, the Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment Commission, the Missouri State Department of Natural Resources, the City of Jefferson, Missouri, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Regarding the Redevelopment of the Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City, MO.

Programmatic Agreement between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Regarding Seismic Upgrades and Renovations to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System American Lake Division, American Lake (WA)

Programmatic Agreement Among the United States General Services Administration, the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National Capital Planning Commission, the National Park Service, and Trump Old Post Office LLC Regarding the Leasing, Rehabilitation, Ongoing Maintenance, and Stewardship of then Old Post Office and Annex and Associated Transportation Improvements, Washington, D.C.   Amendment #1 to Old Post Office PA Changing Tenant (2023)   

On November 18th, 2004 the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Council) approved a program comment that facilitates the Navy’s and Air Force’s compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, with regard to management of their inventories of Capehart and Wherry Era housing units, associated structures, and landscape features.