The Guam State Historic Preservation Officer has granted a 45-day extension to the public comment period for a historical preservation agreement between the military and the government of Guam.
The new deadline for comments on the draft Programmatic Agreement is Feb. 18, 2026.
The agreement outlines how the Department of War will meet its responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act when planning or conducting military activities on Guam.
That includes procedures involving archaeological review, treatment of historic properties, inadvertent discoveries, and human remains.
The agreement also addresses the use of archaeological sensitivity maps, public access to culturally significant sites, and ongoing consultation with local officials.
The extension comes in response to Sen. Sabina Perez’s formal request for more time to ensure meaningful public engagement.
Originally, the public had a 30-day comment period.
“This extension is a win for transparency and cultural integrity,” Perez said in a news release. “Community members, especially cultural practitioners and those with lived experience, deserve the time and space to weigh in on how our heritage is treated on lands under military control.”
The draft agreement may be viewed here.