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	OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION Welcome to OHP 2009 GOVERNOR'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS ANNOUNCED Twelve outstanding preservation projects have been chosen to receive a 2009 Governor's Historic Preservation Award. Recipients were honored at a ceremony held at the Stanford Mansion on January 20. 2009 Award Recipients STATE HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION OPENINGS As of November 10, 2009, the terms of six commisioners expired. Applications are being accepted to fill these positions. Commissioners are appointed by the governor. If you are qualified and interested in serving on the State Historic Resource Commission, you may apply online from the Governor's website at http://gov.ca.gov/appointments. Commissioners representing the areas of Prehistoric Archaeology, Architectural History, Historian, Historical Archaeology are required to be recognized professionals in their respective fields. Commissioners representing the areas of Folklife, and Ethnic History are required to be knowledgeable in these areas. Section 5020 of the Public Resources Code identifies the commissioners qualifications, powers and duties. See California State Law and Historic Preservation (pdf - 95 pgs). AMERICAN RECOVERY and REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 and SECTION 106 REVIEWS The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. Many of the projects funded through the Recovery Act have the potential to support the preservation and productive use of historic properties. Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is required for Recovery Act projects. NHPA Section 106 regulations require that the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) be consulted early in the project planning process and BEFORE the project is begun. Recovery Act Section 106 Review Information TWO NEW CALIFORNIA PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITIES Solvang and Palm Springs were officially designated Preserve America Communities by the First Lady Michele Obama on October 7, 2009. This brings the number of California Preserve America Communities to 30. Preserve America is a federal initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the program include a greater shared knowledge about the nation’s past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country’s cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities. Preserve America Communities are eligible to receive grants for heritage tourism projects. PRESERVATION MATTERS - OHP NEWSLETTER FALL 2009 Volume 2 Issue 4 HIGHLIGHTS: "Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Helldriver 19866" "Criterion D and Archaeology--Is That All There Is?" "A Guiding Light in the Stimulus Storm: Section 106 Consultation Assistance for Local Governments using Funding from HUD" "Sustainability & the Standards" "National Register--National Level of Significance" "HABS & HAER Archives at State Parks" New Register Listings and Designations "What's Happening at OHP" "New Certified Local Governments (CLGs)" California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Historic Preservation 1416 9th Street, Room 1442, Sacramento, CA 95814 P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 TEL: 916-653-6624 \| FAX: 916-653-9824 \| calshpo@parks.ca.gov Many of the documents available on this web site are provided in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) and require Acrobat Reader to view and print these files. You may download Acrobat Reader free by clicking on the above link.