Canyon of the Ancients National Monument

National Programmatic Agreement for the National Historic Preservation Act

The BLM’s National Programmatic Agreement (Agreement) is designed to expedite consultation with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), local governments, and the public. By streamlining Section 106 compliance, the Agreement enables strategic preservation planning rather than reactive compliance measures. Under this agreement, BLM, SHPOs, and ACHP will continue working together to strengthen state-specific protocols, improve data sharing and transparency regarding historic properties, expand training for BLM staff to ensure consultation is culturally appropriate and effective, and support cooperative management and stewardship initiatives with Tribes. These efforts foster stronger partnerships, enhance preservation outcomes, and ensure that historic and cultural resources are considered in the decision-making process.

Amending the 2012 Agreement

The BLM is consulting with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) to extend the Agreement for 10 years. Please review the Draft Agreement and other supporting documents:

State Protocols

Review the State "Protocol" for each BLM State that operates under the National Programmatic Agreement.

National Guidance

Additional Information

Tribes and Native Corporations

On June, 23 2023, the BLM sent Letters to Tribes and Native Corporations with information on participating in Government-to-Government consultation(s) as the BLM seeks to update its National Programmatic Agreement for National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) implementation. View the list of Tribes and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA) Native Corporations invited to participate.