National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service
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Overview
Overview
The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States sued the National Park Service over the demolition of the East Wing of the White House and President Trump's Ballroom Project.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the National Park Service violated the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation requirements and the Administrative Procedure Act when authorizing demolition of the East Wing of the White House for the President's Ballroom Project.
The Rules
Rule
The National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 requires federal agencies to take into account the effect of their undertakings on historic properties and afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment; agency action is also subject to APA review for arbitrary and capricious decision-making.
The Application
Analysis
The National Trust challenges whether the NPS conducted adequate Section 106 consultation and whether the agency's authorization of the East Wing demolition was reasoned and supported by the administrative record.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The case is active in the D.C. District Court before Judge Richard J. Leon, with no final ruling yet issued as of the filing date.
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