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What changed in environmental, land-use and permitting rules for development in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania: what happened, who is affected and the next date that matters.

  1. MediumPennsylvania

    Federal: Advisory council advances rewrite of historic review rules for projects needing federal permits or funds

    On July 24, 2026 the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to send a proposed overhaul of the Section 106 rules to White House review. No notice has been published, and the current rules remain in effect.