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15.915:  Technical Preservation Services

Objectives:  To establish technical preservation policies and standards and to develop technical information for the treatment of historic properties. This includes development and distribution of the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects," which provide guidance regarding all aspects of preservation work for the use of Federal, State and local officials, property owners, developers, and architects. To review rehabilitations of investment property for the 20% investment tax credit. To advise Congress and Federal agencies on the preservation of historic properties. This includes developing and disseminating policies and the regional inspection procedures for the monitoring of national historic landmarks, and preparing the annual report to Congress on endangered national historic landmarks. To provide policy direction and guidance on Federal surplus properties which are available for transfer for historic monument purposes.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

15.915 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Federal agencies, State and local governments, and individuals. For Grants-in-Aid program, see 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Federal agencies, State and local governments, and individuals. For Grants-in-Aid see program 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

15.915 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  By letter or phone communication to the State Historic Preservation Officer or NPS regional office or Headquarters Office below for technical information or for information on the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program; through NPS regional office for surplus property; for Grants-in-Aid see 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  By Historic Preservation Certification Application (OMB No. 1024-0009) through the appropriate State official or NPS regional office. For Grants-in-Aid, see 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Award Procedure:  See 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Deadlines:  See 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Varies according to nature of problem and range of alternatives. For Grants-in-Aid, see 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid. For certification or denial of certification of rehabilitations for tax purposes, see 36 CFR 67.

Appeals:  See 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid. For certified rehabilitations. Appeal through the Chief Appeals Officer, Cultural Resources, c/o Heritage Preservation Services Program, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240.

Renewals:  See 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

15.915 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 15.904 Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid;
• 15.910 National Natural Landmarks Program;
• 15.914 National Register of Historic Places.

15.915 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

The Heritage Preservation Services Program prepares publications on historic structure preservation and rehabilitation for wide distribution to Federal, State, and local agencies, including a series of Preservation Briefs. Each Preservation Brief provides useful information about a technical problem encountered frequently at all levels of preservation. The division is also responsible for the review and evaluation of rehabilitation proposals and certification of work for certified historic structures under the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and other applicable legislation. As of September 30, 1999, an estimated 28,000 rehabilitations of historic buildings have been approved, representing an investment in America's historic resources of $21.8 billion.The division, through the field area offices, is responsible for the review of rehabilitation and reuse proposals submitted with State and local government applications for the transfer of federally-owned surplus historic properties. The division provides general technical assistance to private organizations, individuals, and local governments; evaluates the inspection reports prepared by the field area offices and compiles them for an annual report to Congress on the status of endangered and threatened national historic landmarks. The Heritage Preservation Services Program is responsible for monitoring acquisition and development awards made under the Historic Preservation Fund grant program (15.904), as available.

15.915 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Provision of Specialized Services.

Obligations:  (Salaries and expenses) FY 99 $1,500,000; FY 00 est $1,500,000; and FY 01 est $1,500,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-1042-0-1-303.

Authorization:  Executive Order 11593, May 13, 1971; Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, Public Law 81-152, 40 U.S.C. 471; National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, Public Law 89-665, 80 Stat. 915, 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.; Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980, Public Law 96-541, Public Law 95-600; General Authorities Act of 1976; Mining in National Parks Act of 1976; Tax Reform Act of 1986, Public Law 99-514.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  36 CFR Part 67 (for tax incentives program). For a free catalog listing publications of the Cultural Resources programs of the National Park Service, write Headquarters Office listed below or see website at www2.CR.NPS.GOV.

15.915 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses.

Headquarters Office:  Chief, Heritage Preservation Services Program, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., NC 200, Washington, DC 20240. Phone: (202) 343-9584.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.915 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  See 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  See 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Technical information is provided to assist Federal agencies, State and local governments, and owners of certified historic structures to preserve and maintain historic properties under their jurisdiction or control. For matching grants, see 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

15.915 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  See 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Audits:  See 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.

Records:  See 15.904, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid.