Technical Preservation Services (15.915)
Program
15.915 Technical Preservation Services
Federal Agency
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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.
Program Number
15.915
Last Known Status
Active
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.
Types of Assistance
Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Provision of Specialized Services.
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.
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.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Contact by letter or telephone communication to the State Historic Preservation Officer or the Headquarters Office 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
The Annual appropriation is allocated by the Secretary of the Interior among States and Territories.
Deadlines
Set dependent upon the date of enactment of appropriations for the fiscal year for which assistance is requested. States set subgrant deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Appeal through the Chief Appeals Officer, Cultural Resources, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., NC 300, Washington, DC 20240.
Renewals
Not applicable. Grants to States are for 2 years, subject to "Use or Lose" procedures established by the Federal agency.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Funds are allocated to States based upon population, land area, and previous funding levels. Award amounts are subject to the availability of funds.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Fiscal year in which funds are appropriated and one succeeding fiscal year.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
An annual performance report is required comparing planned accomplishments with actual results. Summary completion reports must be maintained for subgrant expenditures. Expenditure reports as specified in 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments" or in OMB Circular No. A-110 are required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Full fiscal and project records to be maintained by grantees in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 and 43 CFR Part 12 for States and Tribes; OMB Circular No. A-122 and A-110 as required.
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, 2001, an estimated 29,000 rehabilitations of historic buildings have been approved, representing an investment in America's historic resources of $25.4 billion. The division, through the regional 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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1042-0-1-303.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 02 $1,600,000; FY 03 est $1,600,000; and FY 04 est $1,600,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
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 http://www2.CR.NPS.GOV.
Related Programs
15.904, Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid; 15.910, National Natural Landmarks Program; 15.914, National Register of Historic Places.
Information 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. Telephone: (202) 343-9584.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
