Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
Summary
A federal advisory council, mostly appointed by President Trump, plans to reduce the federal review of projects affecting historic sites, including cutting public input and state and tribal roles. The proposed changes could speed up construction projects but raise concerns about the protection of historic and sacred places.Key Facts
- The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation has 20 out of 24 members appointed by President Trump.
- The council is voting on a proposal to lessen the review process under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider effects on historic sites before approving projects.
- The proposal would make state and tribal reviews optional and eliminate the need for public comments.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation and tribal groups oppose the changes, fearing loss of protection for historic and sacred sites.
- President Trump has several construction projects underway that could be affected by the review process changes.
- The proposal would redefine what counts as a historic property, potentially reducing protections.
- Critics say the changes could increase federal power to build on historic lands with less oversight and fewer voices heard.
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