NAGPRA and ARPA: Applications and Requirements
March 8-9, 2012 |
Seminar Overview: 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.
Faculty: 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
Participants: Federal and tribal officials, contractors, and other practitioners of cultural resource conservation on federal or tribal land with a basic knowledge of the Section 106 process; curators and collections managers.
Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels: Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.
Cost (see Register for more information)$450 (6-week advance registration); $500 (regular registration)
National NAGPRA Program scholarships may be available through NPI for this seminar
Customized/On-Site Training: NPI also offers this seminar as customized, on-site training to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.
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Website:
www.npi.org/sem-nagpra.html |
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Honolulu, HI |
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National Preservation Institute |
| Email:
info@npi.org |
| Phone:
703-765-0100 |
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