The National Park Service is soliciting public comments by December 14 on a proposed rule that would streamline its existing regulations regarding procedures for obtaining preservation certifications for the rehabilitation of historic structures. The rule would remove outdated references to the federal tax code; provide that reviews of applications for certifications are conducted by NPS’ Washington office; remove the certification fee schedule from the regulations; and allow for administrative review of appeals of the denial of preliminary certification for the rehabilitation of a property that isn’t a certified historic structure. Read More…