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6 days ago · Lighthouse season. Our 2023 Lighthouse Season is in the process of transferring 8 lighthouses, auctioning some to private buyers and donating others to non-profit organizations. Through this effort, we will directly return over $1,100,000 and ultimately save hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance costs for the US Coast Guard.
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Lighthouses are an invaluable part of America’s maritime heritage. These unique structures are a symbol of the strength and longevity of our country’s trading practices and communal spirit. Many communities have developed preservation groups for their local lighthouses to ensure that they are well-maintained for future generations. After years of u...
The National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000 (NHLPA), P.L. 106-355 amended the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA). The NHLPA provides a mechanism for the conveyance of Federally-owned historic light stations to qualified new stewards. The NHLPA gives priority to public bodies and non-profit corporations to acquire a hist...
The following resources provide an illustrative overview of the NHLPA Process. 1. NHLPA Brochure(pdf) 2. NHLPA Fact Sheet(pdf) 3. NHLPA Flow Chart(pdf)
GSA receives Reports of Excess (ROEs) from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for excess lighthouses that are no longer needed by the Federal Government. GSA works with the federal partner agencies (i.e. NPS and USCG) to determine which lighthouses will be available for conveyance to new stewards. GSA issues Notices of Availability to inform the ...
May 28, 2023 · Ten lighthouses across the U.S. are being sold or given away for free by the General Services Administration. For centuries, lighthouses have served as guardians for mariners, protecting them...
May 27, 2023 · May 27, 2023. Looking for a place with waterfront views? The government might have a deal for you. The General Services Administration said on Friday that it was giving away six lighthouses...
May 29, 2023 · The General Services Administration is giving away six lighthouses to nonprofits or government agencies willing to take care of them. Four lighthouses are being sold at auction. There's one...
May 26, 2023 · The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the properties, most of which are more than a century old. The development of modern technology, including...
May 26, 2023 · The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the properties, most of which are more than a century old. The development of modern technology, including...
