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Historic Preservation outlines $6M disaster grant projects, urges staff and site protections
Summary
The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) briefed senators on a roughly $6 million National Park Service disaster grant for renovation projects and said the office is understaffed to monitor construction and archaeological work at cultural sites; staff flagged the need for additional FTEs and site monitoring.
The State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) told a Senate budget committee it is managing a multi‑million‑dollar National Park Service (NPS) disaster grant and is short‑staffed to carry out field monitoring, permitting reviews and preservation work across islands.
HPO acting staff described a roughly $6 million grant (disaster recovery) that was at risk of deobligation before the CNMI revised project leadership; the office said it successfully negotiated an extension and has moved to draw down funds for renovations tied to the Capitol Hill complex and multiple historic structures already listed in the grant agreement.
Staffing and monitoring needs
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