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National Historic Preservation Act

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politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Judge Orders 48-Hour Notice Before Trump Memorial Circle Arch Construction

A federal judge, Tanya S. Chutkan, ruled that the Trump administration must give the court 48 hours’ notice before any excavation or construction on the proposed 250‑foot Memorial Circle arch, supplementing the prior 14‑day NHPA-related notice. The order exempts on-site information gathering and cautions that construction cannot begin without final authorization or the 14‑day notice. Interior Secretary Burgum had signaled that groundbreaking would begin soon, but opponents say the arch would overwhelm D.C.'s skyline near Arlington Cemetery.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#48-hours-notice #court-order #memorial-circle-arch

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Trump’s 250-foot arch to reshape DC traffic for years, critics warn

A National Park Service review concludes constructing a 250-foot arch in the Memorial Bridge circle would take two to three years with two 10-hour shifts daily, likely causing major traffic disruptions on a busy DC corridor. The project, tied to the nation’s 250th birthday, involves ongoing reviews (including a lawsuit from Vietnam veterans) and a funding mix of public and private sources, though final cost estimates haven’t been released; officials say traffic delays will be minimized after completion, but critics argue the process is rushed and disruptive.

via Politico|

#arch #national-historic-preservation-act #politics

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

Lawsuit Seeks Halt to Trump’s Blue Reflecting Pool Makeover at Lincoln Memorial

A nonprofit group sues federal agencies to block the Trump administration’s blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, arguing the project bypassed required federal review and consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act; the suit requests an immediate halt until proper procedures are followed, while officials say the update will improve the site and expedite restoration.

via CBS News|

#cultural-landscape-foundation #lawsuit #lincoln-memorial

politics5 months ago•6 min saved

Court battle over blue Reflecting Pool makeover delays renovation

A federal lawsuit filed by the Cultural Landscape Foundation seeks an injunction to pause the resurfacing of the National Mall Reflecting Pool, arguing that repainting the basin bright blue would alter its historic character and violate the National Historic Preservation Act. Park Service defends the project as a cost-saving renovation intended to enhance visitor experience, while critics question the color choice and its impact on the landmark’s aesthetics.

via Politico|

#lawsuit #national-historic-preservation-act #national-mall

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Tribes sue to halt graphite drilling near Pe'Sla sacred site in the Black Hills

Nine Native American tribes filed a federal lawsuit against the Forest Service and USDA to stop graphite exploration near Pe'Sla, a sacred Black Hills meadow used for ceremonies, arguing the agencies approved the project without proper tribal consultation or environmental review under NHPA/NEPA; protests have emerged at the site and drilling pads as the case unfolds.

via CBS News|

#black-hills #graphite-drilling #national-historic-preservation-act