Summary
Federal rule changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act could weaken the historic review process. The commission voted to file a public comment opposing the changes and to copy Wisconsin's congressional delegation, with a draft due before the October 6 meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Preservation advocates and communities relying on federal historic review protections.
Local historic commissions and the public could lose their right to weigh in on federal projects affecting historic resources.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historic Commission - Sep 15, 2026
Federal rule changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act could weaken the historic review process. The commission voted to file a public comment opposing the changes and to copy Wisconsin's congressional delegation, with a draft due before the October 6 meeting.
Historic Commission - Sep 1, 2026
Federal proposals would let agencies skip public and local government input on projects affecting historic resources. The commission may submit a group comment and reach out to Wisconsin's senators and representatives.
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