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How potential federal changes to preservation laws could impact Austin
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Abigail Jones , as published by KXAN Local
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Section 106 of the act, one of the most well-known and impactful sections, requires the government to consider how federally funded projects would affect historic properties and allows public input before any projects move forward. Just weeks ago, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (AC...
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Key takeaway Just weeks ago, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) voted to advance a proposal that rewrites the regulations for Section 106.
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What is this story about? Section 106 of the act, one of the most well-known and impactful sections, requires the government to consider how federally funded projects would affect historic properties and allows public input before any projects move forward. Just weeks ago, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (AC...
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