The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2012 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is now available online at www.npi.org. The 2012 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions - www.npi.org/NewsRelease2012.pdf.
 
Advance registration rate through March 8, 2012.
 
These seminars are being held in cooperation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Preservation Texas, and the Texas Historical Commission.
 
NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources
Austin, TX — April 17-18, 2012
 
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.
 
Renewable Energy Development: Impacts on Cultural Resources Austin, TX — April 19, 2012
 
Identify the impacts and effects that large-scale renewable energy development, such as solar and wind power, geothermal projects, and corridor development may have on cultural resources. Understand the infrastructure systems required and review approaches for identifying resources. Discuss the legal and consultation requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Explore the time frames and options for addressing impacts on cultural and natural resources. 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. These seminars meet 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. Advanced registration rate is available through March 8, 2012 — $275 (1 day – Renewable Energy) / $450 (2 days – NEPA) / $600 (3 days – both seminars). The regular registration rate after that date is $325 (1 day – Renewable Energy) / $500 (2 days – NEPA) / $650 (3 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
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