Politics & Government
Frey Appointed To National Historic Preservation Board
Rep. John H Frey of Ridgefield was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve on The National Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
RIDGEFIELD, CT — The White House announced that Representative John H Frey of Ridgefield was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve on The National Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). The appointment came on Friday.
The ACHP is an independent bipartisan federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation's historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.
"It is truly an honor to have been asked to serve, combining my deep appreciation of history and love of public service," said Frey. Completing twenty-two years as Ridgefield's state representative, he is the longest serving state representative in Ridgefield's history. A four-year term, Representative Frey’s tenure will begin immediately. The ACHP meets several times a year in Washington, DC.
The ACHP is an independent federal agency with the primary mission to encourage historic preservation in the government and across the nation.
The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which established the ACHP in 1966, directs federal agencies to act as responsible stewards when their actions affect historic properties. The ACHP is given the legal responsibility to assist federal agencies in their efforts and to ensure they consider preservation during project planning.
The ACHP serves as the federal policy advisor to the President and Congress; recommends administrative and legislative improvements for protecting the nation's diverse heritage; and reviews federal programs and policies to promote effectiveness, coordination, and consistency with national preservation policies. A key ACHP function is overseeing the federal historic preservation review process established by Section 106 of the NHPA. Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider the effects of projects, carried out by them or subject to their assistance or approval, on historic properties and provide the ACHP an opportunity to comment on these projects prior to a final decision on them.
This is the second presidential appointment for Frey. In 2007, then President George W. Bush appointed him to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships.
