[OR_Archaeology] National Preservation Institute seminar schedule

[John Pouley]

The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in
1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and
stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2013 National Preservation
Institute seminar schedule is now available online at www.npi.org. The
2013 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions -
www.npi.org/NewsRelease2013.pdf.
 
Deadline to register: February 19, 2013
These seminars are being held in cooperation with
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, 
University of Washington and the
National Park Service, Pacific West Region
 
Section 106: A Review for Experienced Practitioners
Seattle, WA — March 5-6, 2013
 
Review regulations, standards, guidelines, and related laws relevant to
Section 106 review. Discuss issues, problems, and “tricks of the trade,”
with an emphasis on ways to employ creativity and flexibility to reduce
complexity and improve effectiveness. This seminar is designed for the
experienced practitioner of Section 106 review who needs a general
update. An agenda is available online at www.npi.org.
 
NAGPRA and ARPA: Applications and Requirements
Seattle, WA — March 7-8, 2013
 
Review the historical context and intent of the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Archaeological Resources
Protection Act (ARPA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
as they relate to each other. Learn how these laws apply to the
protection of federal and tribal lands and address issues of cultural
heritage sites, districts, and landscapes. Examine differences in legal
definitions, when and how regulations apply, and permit requirements.
Discuss practical applications and effective strategies for developing
agreements prior to ground-disturbing actions. An agenda is available
online at www.npi.org.
 
Instructor. Claudia Nissley, president, Nissley Environmental
Consultants; former director, Western Office, Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation and Wyoming State Historic Preservation Officer;
specialist in preservation issues relating to NHPA, NEPA, CERCLA, ARPA,
and NAGPRA
 
LA/CES. The Section 106: A Review seminar meets the criteria for
programs in the American Society of Landscape Architects Continuing
Education System and ASLA members will receive 6 learning units each
day.
 
Registration. A registration form is available online at
www.npi.org/register.html. The registration rate is $500 (2 days – Sect
106 Review) / $500 (2 days – NAGPRA&ARPA) / $800 (4 days – both
seminars).
 
Questions? Please contact us. Thank you.
 
Jere Gibber
Executive Director
National Preservation Institute
P.O. Box 1702, Alexandria, VA 22313
703/765-0100; 703/768-9350 fax
info at npi.org; www.npi.org
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