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Overview

Published September 2025, mailed by NPS’s National Register program to state historic preservation officer staff

For preparers of New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places nominations and fellow SHPO staff.

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Summary

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Created by NJ AI Assistant (GPT-4o) and edited by NJHPO staff.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”hpo-callout-text”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”hpo-intro-paragraph”]As introduced in June’s issue, NPS is working on updates to the National Register forms, a routine task every three years. The new forms will have extra checkboxes and space to include details like whether a nomination is backed by grants. For now, the forms will stay in Microsoft Word format, as creating a PDF or online fillable form isn’t feasible yet. Use the current forms, not older ones, to avoid processing delays. [HPO will provide both the forms and guidance for filling them out as part of the registration review process.][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]New staff in state offices might need help submitting National Register actions. They can use the Cultural Resources Submission Portal (CRSP) and contact Alexis Abernathy or Jeff Joeckel for assistance. The E-Blast emphasizes the importance of completing Section 3 of the Registration Form to avoid delays.

A new feature highlights the Elkhorn Band Shell in Wisconsin, which recently gained statewide significance due to its unique acoustical engineering by architect George Pheby. It’s one of the few remaining structures of its kind and continues to host summer concerts.

In National Historic Landmarks news, you can download recent nominations from List of NHLs By State, and older ones might be found in the National Archives Catalog. Like the National Register forms, the NHL Nomination form is also undergoing renewal.

Finally, the E-Blast suggests using a checklist format for transmittal letters, as it streamlines the submission process. Vermont, Michigan, and Texas provide examples of these checklists, which help ensure accurate processing of nominations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1758815062001{margin-bottom: 32px !important;}”][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-solid fa-rectangle-list” title=”Table of Contents”]

• National Register Form Update Work Continues
• The Times They Are A-Changin: A Reminder for New State Staff
• Be Sure Section 3 is Complete!
• NEW: Featured Property
• National Historic Landmarks Program News
• Preparing the Ideal National Register Transmittal Letter

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