Federal Register #2026-08674

Army Program Comment for Warfighting Readiness and Historic Preservation Compliance

This notice announces the issuance of a program comment by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation for the Department of the Army: - Applies to Army installations and covers warfighting readiness and associated infrastructure - Activities include training, testing, equipping, industrial operations, and management actions - Establishes standardized procedures for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act - Aims to balance historic property management with military mission requirements - Includes requirements for: - Professional standards for historic preservation - Consultation with Federally recognized Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations - Mitigation measures for adverse effects to historic properties - No procurement of products or services is included in this notice - No OEMs or vendors are named or solicited

Description

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has issued a program comment for the U.S. Department of the Army that outlines how the Army may comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act on Army installations. This applies to warfighting readiness activities and associated infrastructure, including training, testing, equipping, industrial activities, and management actions. The program comment aims to accelerate and improve compliance while balancing historic preservation requirements, enabling the Army to manage its historic properties effectively and adapt its infrastructure to meet defense challenges. The program comment went into effect on April 3, 2026.

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