C. Nissley Environmental Consultants www.cnec_inc.com
Learn the intricate process of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in beautiful San Francisco. Combine professional education with a vacation in the Bay area. The course will be at the Presidio, one of the few remaining open spaces in the Bay area with unique historic botanical plantings. During the day, learn what you need to know to accomplish your job and complete compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
At night take full advantage of the wonderful restaurants, theater and maybe a baseball game !
To register, call the National Preservation Institute at (703) 765 -0100 or email info@npi.org
Friday, August 14, 2009
American Indian rights for cultural property
C. Nissley Environmental Consultants www.cnec_inc.com
Class in American Indian rights to their cultural property and the legal claims process is being offered in San Francisco September 24 - 25. Learn about the background that resulted in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act being passed by Congress in 1991. Follow the regulatory pathway as to how this law and its regulations are connected to the Archaeological Resources Protection Act and what the federal agencies SHOULD be doing. As a tribal member, you will learn how to insert the tribe into the process and have a voice.
The class will be held in the historic Presidio - a beautiful former military installation that has some of the most unique flora and fauna in the Bay area as it is one of the last remaining areas of open space on the ocean.
To register, call National Preservation Institute at (703) 765 0100 or by email at info@npi.org
There are some scholarships available
Class in American Indian rights to their cultural property and the legal claims process is being offered in San Francisco September 24 - 25. Learn about the background that resulted in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act being passed by Congress in 1991. Follow the regulatory pathway as to how this law and its regulations are connected to the Archaeological Resources Protection Act and what the federal agencies SHOULD be doing. As a tribal member, you will learn how to insert the tribe into the process and have a voice.
The class will be held in the historic Presidio - a beautiful former military installation that has some of the most unique flora and fauna in the Bay area as it is one of the last remaining areas of open space on the ocean.
To register, call National Preservation Institute at (703) 765 0100 or by email at info@npi.org
There are some scholarships available
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Learn NEPA , TCPs in Honolulu this March
C. Nissley Environmental Consultants www.cnec_inc.com
Classes held at the EAST/WEST Center, University of Hawaii. Combine professional development with seasonal recreation in Oahu.
NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources
Honolulu, HI — March 23-24, 2009
Learn about environmental impact analysis, cultural resource management, and
historic preservation responsibilities and relationships. Assess practical
applications for effectively integrating the analyses required by the National
Environmental Policy Act, related environmental regulations, and the National
Historic Preservation Act. An agenda is available online at www.npi.org.
Identification and Management of Traditional Cultural Places
Honolulu, HI — March 25-26, 2009
"Traditional cultural places" (TCPs) are important for the roles they play in
community cultural traditions, beliefs, and activities. They must be
considered in planning under the National Environmental Policy Act, the National
Historic Preservation Act, Executive Orders 12898 and 13007, and other authorities.
This seminar explores definitions and methods of identifying and managing
impacts on TCPs. An agenda is available online at www.npi.org.
Instructor. Claudia Nissley, President, Nissley Environmental Consultants;
nationally recognized for her expertise in Section 106, the only individual in the U.S. who has served as Wyoming State Historic Preservation Officer, and Director, Western Office, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Registration. A registration form is available online at www.npi.org/register.html. Or call NPI at 703 765 0100. The advance registration rate is valid until February 11 — $375 (2 days– NEPA) / $375 (2 days - TCPs) / $675 (4 days – both seminars).
Classes held at the EAST/WEST Center, University of Hawaii. Combine professional development with seasonal recreation in Oahu.
NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources
Honolulu, HI — March 23-24, 2009
Learn about environmental impact analysis, cultural resource management, and
historic preservation responsibilities and relationships. Assess practical
applications for effectively integrating the analyses required by the National
Environmental Policy Act, related environmental regulations, and the National
Historic Preservation Act. An agenda is available online at www.npi.org.
Identification and Management of Traditional Cultural Places
Honolulu, HI — March 25-26, 2009
"Traditional cultural places" (TCPs) are important for the roles they play in
community cultural traditions, beliefs, and activities. They must be
considered in planning under the National Environmental Policy Act, the National
Historic Preservation Act, Executive Orders 12898 and 13007, and other authorities.
This seminar explores definitions and methods of identifying and managing
impacts on TCPs. An agenda is available online at www.npi.org.
Instructor. Claudia Nissley, President, Nissley Environmental Consultants;
nationally recognized for her expertise in Section 106, the only individual in the U.S. who has served as Wyoming State Historic Preservation Officer, and Director, Western Office, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Registration. A registration form is available online at www.npi.org/register.html. Or call NPI at 703 765 0100. The advance registration rate is valid until February 11 — $375 (2 days– NEPA) / $375 (2 days - TCPs) / $675 (4 days – both seminars).
Friday, February 6, 2009
C. Nissley Environmental Consultants www.cnec_inc.com
Get a better decision-making product & eliminate litigation by integrating assessment of impacts on cultural communities & practices. How ?
1. start both processes, EAs or EISs and Section 106, early & at the same time; especially if the cultural property is a National Historic Landmark, a significant historical community site, or a tribal area of traditional practice, i.e. plant, mineral, animal gathering areas
2. Is the landscape rural or urban ? Identify the group(s) that give meaning to the landscape.
3. What role does the cultural landscape play in keeping the group's cultural traditions ?
4. Consider writing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA)
coming next week: CIAs and relationships of cultural landscapes and values...
Get a better decision-making product & eliminate litigation by integrating assessment of impacts on cultural communities & practices. How ?
1. start both processes, EAs or EISs and Section 106, early & at the same time; especially if the cultural property is a National Historic Landmark, a significant historical community site, or a tribal area of traditional practice, i.e. plant, mineral, animal gathering areas
2. Is the landscape rural or urban ? Identify the group(s) that give meaning to the landscape.
3. What role does the cultural landscape play in keeping the group's cultural traditions ?
4. Consider writing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA)
coming next week: CIAs and relationships of cultural landscapes and values...
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