Federal historic preservation rule changes face opposition

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has proposed changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which would weaken federal protections for historic sites nationwide. The proposed changes have triggered concerns and pushback from preservation advocates in multiple states including Colorado and Texas.

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