National Historic Preservation Act Amendments Act of 2006
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Became Public Law No: 109-453.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 20, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Historic Preservation Act Amendments Act of 2006 - Amends the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) to: (1) continue providing for the coverage of funds into the Historic Preservation Fund through FY2015 pursuant to such Act; (2) modify membership and quorum requirements for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; (3) allow agencies or private entities, other than the Department of the Interior, to provide financial and administrative services to the Council by agreement; (4) authorize the Council to enter into cooperative agreements with any federal agency that administers an NHPA grant or assistance program to improve program administration; and (5) authorize the Council to evaluate the effectiveness of such programs and make recommendations for improvement to agency heads, the President, and Congress.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill amends the National Historic Preservation Act to extend funding through fiscal year 2015 and updates provisions related to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. It modifies membership and quorum requirements, allows entities other than the Department of the Interior to provide services to the Council, and authorizes cooperative agreements with federal agencies administering related grants. The Council is also empowered to evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations to agency heads, the President, and Congress.
The bill updates and extends provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act to improve administration and oversight of historic preservation programs.
- Extends funding coverage into the Historic Preservation Fund through FY2015.
- Modifies membership and quorum requirements for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
- Authorizes the Council to enter cooperative agreements with federal agencies and evaluate program effectiveness.
Federal agencies involved in historic preservation, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and entities receiving grants or assistance under the National Historic Preservation Act may benefit from clarified roles and extended funding.
The bill does not specify detailed funding levels or mechanisms beyond FY2015, and the impact of expanded cooperative agreements on administrative complexity is not detailed. Implementation may require coordination among multiple agencies and entities.
This bill, originating in the Senate during the 109th Congress and signed into law in 2006, falls under the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area. Its enactment reflects legislative action to amend and continue support for historic preservation programs.
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By authorizing cooperative agreements and program evaluations, the bill may lead to improved coordination and effectiveness of historic preservation programs, potentially affecting federal agencies and grant recipients.
The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis. Citizens may want to review how the extended funding is allocated and the specifics of cooperative agreements authorized. Monitoring the Council's evaluations and recommendations could provide insight into program improvements.
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