IDENTIFICATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES ›› Historic properties (National Historic Landmarks, NRHP eligible, and NRHP listed assets) comprise less than 10 percent of the federal asset inventory and generally are meeting agency mission needs. ›› During the reporting period, the number of assets agencies have reported as historic (NHL, NRHP-eligible, and NRHP-listed) has increased, from 15 percent in FY14, to 28 percent in FY15, and to 40 percent in FY16. Since FY14 was the first year in which agencies were required to report historical status, and “not evaluated” is the default input in this field, the ACHP believes that most of these newly input historic properties represent improved record-keeping, with a small portion resulting from actual NRHP evaluation efforts within each fiscal year. PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES ›› Each year, approximately 500 historic assets are considered as “unutilized,” which may mean they are at risk for adverse effects caused by lack of use, deferred maintenance, or potential disposal out of the federal inventory without adequate preservation conditions in place. ›› Further, each year the “status indicator” for approximately 300 federal historic assets notes that they are classified for disposal, excess, or surplus, which may mean they are at risk for adverse effects caused by lack of use, deferred maintenance, or potential disposal out of the federal inventory without adequate preservation conditions in place. ›› The data also indicate that agencies disposed of assets for which the Historical Status is “Not Evaluated.”
Reinstallation of a New Deal Mural, Loop Post Office, Federal Center, Chicago, IL (photo courtesy Caroline Sachay/GSA)
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