Executive Order 13006: Locating Federal Facilities on Historic Properties in our Nation's Central Cities

Executive Order 13006: Locating Federal Facilities on Historic Properties in our Nation's Central Cities calls upon Federal agencies to give, whenever economically prudent and operationally appropriate, first consideration to historic properties in historic districts when locating Federal facilities. The order, issued by President Clinton in 1996, reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to historic preservation leadership as articulated in the National Historic Preservation Act. If no such property is suitable, agencies must next consider other sites in historic districts, and then historic properties outside of historic districts. Any construction or rehabilitation undertaken by Federal agencies must be architecturally compatible with the surrounding historic properties. The Executive Order also directs Federal agencies to reform regulations and procedures that impede location of Federal facilities in historic properties or districts and to seek the Council's assistance in this effort. Finally, Executive Order 13006 calls upon Federal agencies to seek partnerships with States, local governments, Indian tribes and private organizations with the goal of enhancing the Nation's preservation program.