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specific nav links Home News Chairman Nau Testifies on the National Historic Preservation Act Chairman Nau Testifies on the National Historic Preservation Act For more information, contact Bruce Milhans at (202) 606-8513 or bmilhans@achp.gov
Washington, DCACHP Chairman John L. Nau, III, testified April 21, 2005, at an oversight hearing before the House Subcommittee on National Parks regarding the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Nau's testimony responded to the proposed reauthorization of the ACHP and the Historic Preservation Fund. His testimony also addressed a recently circulated committee discussion draft that proposes amendments to NHPA. The testimony and the committee discussion draft are provided below. Committee discussion draft (in PDF)
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