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This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a comprehensive report to Congress about the National Park Service's (NPS) interpretation and application of the Standards for Rehabilitation within the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program. The report, which must be submitted within one year of enactment, will include detailed data on program application processing over the past decade, such as average processing times, annual statistics on application statuses, and hold notices. Additionally, the report must describe areas for improving the Standards to support affordable housing development while preserving historic properties, including recommendations for addressing barriers like environmental hazards, energy efficiency, disability access, and building conversion. The bill requires the NPS to outline specific steps taken to improve Standards interpretation, document frequent issues raised by program users and stakeholders, and explain their process for updating guidance. The Secretary must also provide recommendations for making the program more compatible with affordable housing needs, protecting historic properties from climate risks, and considering economic and technical feasibility. The bill defines key terms like "Program" (Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program), "Program Application" (Historic Preservation Certification Application), and "Standards" (Department of Interior's Rehabilitation Standards).

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2448/all-info