This proposal disrespects the expertise that states and Tribes have in protecting our national history and culture, and it erases the requirement for the federal government to meaningfully consult with Tribal governments before they take actions that would negatively impact sacred, historic, and cultural sites for Tribal communities.
Martin Heinrich: “This proposal disrespects the expertise that states and Tribes have in protecting our national history and culture, and…”
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Statement on proposed changes to historic preservation regulations.
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