Proposed federal changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
Summary
Proposed federal permitting changes, bundled into Senate Bill 5653 and ACHP rule revisions, would move historic and archaeological review from State Historic Preservation Offices to federal agencies, cutting public consultation. Residents could lose the chance to flag cemeteries and sites before bulldozers roll — especially resources not yet listed on the Florida Master Site File.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal and state preservation grant funding — including Main Street program money — could dry up if the changes pass.
Developers and federal permitting agencies, who would face shorter, less rigorous review timelines.
Owners and descendants tied to cemeteries, archaeological sites and historic buildings — plus tribes, whose consultation powers would be trimmed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historic Preservation Board - Nov 5, 2026
Proposed federal permitting changes, bundled into Senate Bill 5653 and ACHP rule revisions, would move historic and archaeological review from State Historic Preservation Offices to federal agencies, cutting public consultation. Residents could lose the chance to flag cemeteries and sites before bulldozers roll — especially resources not yet listed on the Florida Master Site File.
Historic Preservation Board - Aug 6, 2026
Federal regulators are proposing changes that would eliminate state and local governments' right to be notified and comment when federal agencies propose damaging or destroying historic places. Kathy Kass attended a webinar on the topic and is offering information so residents can submit comments opposing the changes.
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