The Army Corps of Engineers and The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles represented by Attorney Eric Bjorgum, have agreed to put on hold their Federal case, until a section 106 review of the Mural is completed. The Section 106 review, determines the eligibility of the 1976 Bicentennial Mural for the National Register of Historic Places. To quote Federal Judge Jesus Bernal, "There is a serious question that the Mural may qualify." In his letter to the Corps, Tom McCulloch, acting director of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation stated the following, "Information about the Historic Significance of the Mural has been recently brought to the Corps attention and we have received a copy of a petition containing over 21,000 signatures in support of the restoration of the Mural. Because of this new information and clear public support, we urge the Corps to assess the eligibility of the Mural in consultation with the California State Historic Preservation Office. Organizations, Elected Officials and the Public, will also be included. We are confident that the Bicentennial Mural will be added to the National Register of Historic Places because it meets the requirements for eligibility. • The Bicentennial Mural is one of the most ambitious and now, last remaining    vestiges of an exceptional manifestation in our Nation's history and the Mural was a direct part of that National event. •  The Mural is one of the last publicly visible objects of any kind to convey the Bicentennial event.   • The Mural is valued and supported by the public. • The Mural is in danger of being lost forever. • The Mural has decidedly retained it's Historic Integrity. • In addition, the Mural’s patriotic theme was designed and painted by high school kids which is the kind of patriotic participation that the ARBA (The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration) likes to see.    Although being added to the registry does not guarantee protection of the Mural, it will publicly acknowledge the Mural's importance as an historically significant property. We will keep you updated and thanks to everyone for all the calls, e-mails and support you have made for this National Treasure! For More info see: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/711700172237542/#_=_ Web Site: http://friendsofthepradodammural.com/ Press Enterprise Article: http://www.pe.com/articles/mural-791001-corps-review.html