Grand Canyon National Park Seeks Public Comment on Draft Programmatic Agreement for Fire Management Plan

Contact: Grand Canyon Office of Communications

The National Park Service is inviting the public to review and comment on a draft programmatic agreement that outlines how historic properties will be considered during planning and implementation of fire management activities at Grand Canyon National Park. Public comments will be accepted from July 16-August 15, 2026.

The draft agreement outlines the framework for the Section 106 compliance process required under the National Historic Preservation Act; it does not authorize any projects. This Section 106 compliance process helps to ensure historic properties are considered when planning and carrying out fire-related work. The draft agreement replaces and updates the Park's expired 2009 agreement, expanding the Section 106 scope to include fire management activities below the canyon rim and the use of mechanical, non-fire fuel reduction treatments throughout the park.

The draft agreement is being developed in consultation with the Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer and the 12 Tribes that were consulted on the 2009 programmatic agreement.

How to submit comments:

During the comment period, individuals and organizations can submit comments electronically through the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment website. Visit the project page at the PEPC site using the provided link and select "Open for Comment."

All comments become part of the public record and may be publicly available at any time, including personal information submitted with comments. The NPS will respond to substantive comments on the PEPC website after the review period closes.

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