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What is the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)?
Does the NHPA protect historic properties?
When did the National Historic Preservation Act become law?
Why did Congress enact NHPA?
Section 1 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Pub. L. No. 89-665, as amended by Pub. L. No. 96-515: (b) The Congress finds and declares that — (1) the spirit and direction of the Nation are founded upon and reflected in its historic heritage;
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Since 1966, Congress has strengthened national preservation policy further by amending NHPA. These actions recognize the social, cultural, and economic benefits of preserving historic properties, including archeological properties, for this and future generations.
The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA, Pub. L. Tooltip Public Law (United States) 89–665, 80 Stat. 915) is legislation intended to preserve historic and archaeological sites in the United States of America.
The National Historic Preservation Act turned 50 in 2016. The law is perhaps the nation's most important advocate for the past. Buildings and landscapes that serve as witnesses to our national narrative have been saved.
AN ACT to Establish a Program for the Preservation of Additional Historic Properties throughout the Nation, and for Other Purposes, Approved October 15, 1966 (Public Law 89665; 80 Stat. 915; 16 U.S.C. 470) as amended by (Public Law 91243, Public Law
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Jun 18, 2018 · No law before or since has been as integral to the protection of the nation’s heritage and historic properties. The NHPA set into place a comprehensive national historic preservation program and clearly defined a broad policy, process and network of partnerships.
