The Trump administration is proposing changes to long-standing historic preservation regulations that critics say would make it easier to advance major federal construction projects in Washington, according to CNN.
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is considering revisions to how Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act is implemented. The law currently requires federal agencies to assess the impact of projects on historic and archaeological sites.
The revisions would also scale back consultation requirements involving Native American communities.
CNN reported that preservation advocates argued the proposal would significantly weaken oversight and remove key safeguards for historic sites.
The changes could affect projects backed by President Donald Trump, including plans involving the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Kennedy Center and other developments in Washington. If approved, the proposal will proceed to public comment before final adoption.
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