Section 106 of the nhpa requires federal agencies to consider the effects on historic properties of their actions or undertakings, and the actions they fund, permit, or license. Region 5 section 106 of the national historic preservation. National historic preservation act sections 106, 110. National historic preservation act of 1966 wikipedia. Section 106 regulations text protection of historic properties 36 cfr part 800 incorporates amendments effective aug. Download a pdf of potential section 106 exempted categories or program comments for federal highway administration projects. Most recent update august 5, 2004 it is a process responsibility of the federal agency consultative section 106 an overview requires substantive technical information and informed decision making. Subject matter experts from oha and other groups will be featured panelists. Appendix e national historic preservation act guidance a. Click to download a pdf file of the achps moapa amendment template. Background section 106 of the national historic preservation act nhpa requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of federal undertakings on historic properties that are either listed on, or eligible for listing on, the national register of historic places. Frequently asked questions about nhpa section 106 and other. All nehfunded projects involving construction, renovation, repair, rehabilitation, or ground or visual disturbances must comply with section 106 of the national historic preservation act 54 u.
This chapter provides general direction to project leadersfield station managers and program staff for compliance with section 106 of the national historic preservation act nhpa also see 36 cfr 800 as it applies to identifying, evaluating, and categorizing cultural resources. Section 106 of the nhpa is the most important part. The purpose of this memorandum is to confirm that the army is the final decision and approval authority in the context of national historic preservation act nhpa section 106 compliance actions in accordance with army regulation 200 4, cultural resources. If this is a grant program note the name of the program i.
Potential section 106 exempted categories or program. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act agencies that use federal funds must consider the effects of their projects on historic properties companion resource pdf, 201 kb. The revised regulations, published as 36 cfr part 800, protection of historic properties federal register volume 69, number 128, took effect on august 5, 2004. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act nhpa requires federal agencies, including neh, to consider the effects of federally funded projects on historic properties and to afford the advisory council on historic preservation achp an opportunity to comment on such projects prior to the expenditure of any federal funds. Section 106, national historic preservation act nhpa author. Section 106 is a crucial component of the national historic preservation act of 1966 nhpa, which was established as a comprehensive program to preserve the historical and cultural. How to comply with section 106 of the national historic. Section 106 is the portion of the national historic preservation act nhpa that is concerned with federal undertakings. Appendix y section 106 correspondence and consultation. Section 106 is not new nhpa has been law since 1966.
Following the lead suggested by with heritage so rich, the nhpa sets out a strong statement of national poli cy to provide federal leadership in the preservation. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act nhpa, 16 u. A pdf of 36 cfr part 800 can be downloaded from the section 106. Guidance on agreement documents advisory council on historic. Back to basics a lynchpin in bringing many of these components together to ensure effective federal leadership in the saving of americas heritage is section 106 of the national historic preservation actthe focus of this report. Section 106 regulations advisory council on historic. Data downloads national register of historic places u. National historic preservation act nhpa jack trope. On july 6, 2004, the advisory council on historic preservation achp published revised regulations implementing section 106 of the national historic preservation act. After speaking with our staff, please print, complete and bring in the paperwork for your first therapy visit. Shpo processing of agency requests when the shpo receives a request for its comments under section 106 of the nhpa. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act nhpa requires requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties listed in or eligible for listing in the national register of historic places.
Section 106 digital library advisory council on historic preservation. Protect, preserve and interpret alabamas historic places. The original wording requires only that federal agencies take cultural resources including archeological sites into account when planning. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. The national historic preservation act of 1966 nhpa or act 16 u.
Number of amendments and iterations in its regulations. Section 106 documentation cannot be older than 5 years from the date submitted to shpo for approval. I will keep nhpa informed of current information about my address, phone numbers and insurance coverage. Whereas, section 106 of the national historic preservation act of 1966, as amended nhpa codified at 16 u. It requires that federal agencies take into account the impacts of their proposed actions and decisions on historic properties that is, places that are. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act of 1966 nhpa requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties, and afford the advisory council on historic preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment. Notice of delegation of authority section 106 consultation. Federal laws and regulations, starting with the national historic preservation act nhpa of 1966, are what drive modern cultural resource practices. As such, section 106 requires all federal agencies to take into consideration the effect of. The national historic preservation act of 1966 was passed primarily to acknowledge the importance of protecting our nations heritage from rampant federal development. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act section 106 of the national historic preservation act requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Permanent assignment as nepa lead agency became effective october 1, 2012.
Requires agencies to consider and disclose the environmental effects of their actions to improve decisionmaking and encourage. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act nhpa requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties and afford the advisory council on historic preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment on such undertakings. Whereas, the united states army corps of engineers usace has determined that the approval for the keystone xl project to cross usace administered lands 30 u. How it works showing 14 of 21 pages in this report. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act of 1966 nhpa requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act of 1966, as amended, and the illinois state agency historic resource preservation act section 707 require state and federal agencies to consider the effects of.
The training will present a new online course from the advisory council on historic preservation on native hawaiian organizations and section 106 of the national historic preservation act. Section 106 of the nhpa section 106 directs federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties and to afford the advisory council on historic preservation achp a reasonable opportunity to comment. The national historic preservation act section 106. Section 106 pa annual report california department of. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act. Appendix sample section 106 memorandum of agreement. Dot is committed to ensuring that information is available in appropriate alternative formats to meet the requirements of persons who have a. Nhpa section 106 identifying resources video youtube. Historic preservation section 106 process flowchart for.
Part ii chapter 1 a summary of section 106 of the national. This video provides an overview on the cultural resource management process as it pertains to section 106 of the national historic preservation act. This document outlines the termination of the national historic preservation acts section 106 process as the u. Recitals whereas, fhwa is the lead federal agency responsib le for compliance with section 106 of the nhpa, as amended, and the implementing regulations. National historic preservation act, section 106 a quick guide for preserving native american cultural resources what is section 106. The section 106 process seeks to accomodate historic preservation concerns with the needs of federal undertakings through consultation among. I authorize direct payment to nhpa of any insurance benefits otherwise payable to me for provided services. Guidance on completing the neas nhpanepa questionnaire. Nepa, section 106, and section 4f requirements for. Section 106 agreement documents play a critical role in documenting a.
This law applies to projects both on and off federal lands. Section 106 process sc department of archives and history. Download a full copy of the national historic preservation act of 1966 52. National historic preservation act nhpa section 106 process. Dec 16, 2015 section 106 of the nhpa mandates that federal agencies must take into account the effects of their undertakings any project receiving federal funds andor requiring a federal permit or license on historic properties those buildings, sites, structures, districts, andor objects eligible for or listed in the national register of historic places. Nepa national environmental policy act nepa nhpa section. National historic preservation act of 1966, as amended nhpa. Section 106 region 5 section 106 of the national historic preservation act overview and compliance webinar may 31, 2018. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act land use law. Notification of nepa nhpa integration va bhhcs letter october 9, 2014. Section 106 of the nhpa requires epa to consider the effects of this permit action on properties eligible for inclusion in the national register of historic places. I also authorize my insurance company to furnish nhpa information pertaining to my insurance benefits and the. Army authority under section 106 of the national historic preservation act 1.
National historic preservation act section 106 environmental questionnaire section 106 questions 1 shpo initiation. Not enough time is scheduled to complete the process. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act nhpa. Aug 28, 2014 this video presentation provides an overview of the nhpa section 106 identification process. This webinar is devoted to an environmental law that is separate from, but often coordinated with the requirements for the nat\. Section 106 of the nhpa requires that each federal agency identify and assess the effects. It requires that federal agencies take into account the impacts of their proposed actions and. Local, state, and federal laws have been established to mitigate the loss of cultural resources on private and public lands. The applicant must complete the following process to document that section 106 compliance has been met. Department of labor has canceled its current undertaking to redevelop the gulfport job corps center and affirms the departments intention to begin it new section 106 process, as appropriate, for the.
The regulations include requirements for compliance with section 106 of the national historic preservation act nhpa as well. It was the triumph of more than a century of struggle by a grassroots movement of committed preservationists. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic. By letter dated june 11, 2009, rus invited the hochunk nation to participate in governmenttogovernment consultation for the referenced undertaking. For additional documents related to this process, search the epa archive. The purpose of section 106 of the nhpa is to achieve a balance between preservation of our nations heritage and the development activities that are necessary to maintain and improve our standard of living 3. Ground disturbance begins before section 106 consultation begins. A federal undertaking is a project, activity, or program either carried out by or on behalf of a federal agency, or is a project, activity, or program funded, permitted.
Part 800, encourage agencies to plan section 106 consultations coordinated with other requirements of other statutes, as applicable, such as nepa. The national historic preservation act was signed into law by lyndon b. Section 106 consultation process termination job corps. Overview of section 106 section 106 of the national historic preservation act requires all federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Advisory council on historic preservation national. Below are a selection of section 106 digital library highlights. The download link is about halfway down the page under the holdings section. After preparation of the technical memorandum and cultural resources survey, mry eliminated some of the roads on the east side of mry from the project, resulting in a slightly smaller ape. Section 106 national historic preservation act evaluation form. Section 106 establishes a consultation process that federal agencies must follow before taking or approving actions that have the potential to affect historic properties. The preparation of this handbook has been a joint effort between ceq and the achp. Information about the national historic preservation act nhpa section 106 process regarding the project and its potential effects on historic properties.
Helpful references related to section 106 and transportation projects. Please provide the name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address of the contact person to. The faa had deferred initiating nhpa, section 106, consultation as the mpad was finalizing the components of this project. The national park service cultural resources gis program has created spatial data from the unrestricted national register of historic places database nris inventory in a file geodatabase format using esris arcmap 10. Whereas, by memorandum dated august 28, 2009 attached as appendix b, doe delegated. Illinois state historic preservation offices il shpo primary responsibilities. In this document, the council on environmental quality ceq and the advisory council on historic. Section 106 of nhpa granted legal status to historic preservation in federal. An act to establish a program for the preservation of additional historic properties throughout the nation, and for other purposes, on october 15, 1966. Section 106 of the national historic preservation act nhpa section 106 of the national historic preservation act of 1966 nhpa requires federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions on historic properties that are listed or meet the eligibility criteria for listing in the national register of historic places. Frequently asked questions about section 106 of the national. National historic preservation act enacted in 1966 amended in 1980, 1992, 2014, and 2016 recodified on december 19, 2014 2016 50th anniversary nhpa old. National streamlining opportunities by the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine for free. The regulations of the achp 38 cfr 800, which can be downloaded here.
The national historic preservation act nhpa is intended to protect and preserve historical and archeological sites within the united states. This analysis includes the application of criteria of effect as outlined i n 36 cfr 800. New client forms north hills psychological associates, inc. Passage of national historic preservation act nhpa in 1966 found most federal. Appendix c nepa nhpa substitution process checklist for substitution, nepa and nhpa handbook for integrating nepa and section 106 va bhhcs letter and mailing list may, 2014. A summary of results of the actions completed in accordance. The regulations that implement section 106, protection of historic properties 36 c. Advisory council on historic preservation national historic preservation act section 106 completion letter january 20 pond complex. Nhpa section 106 has been implemented through regulations5 issued by the advisory council on historic preservation achp or advisory council, an independent agency established by nhpa section 201. Nepa and section 106 of the national historic preservation act section 106. An instruction manual for implementing section 106 of the national historic preservation act and the revised regulations of the advisory council on historic preservation on protection of historic properties. The law promotes historic preservation by ensuring. Adult registration forms child registration forms please read. Historic properties in this instance include both standing structures and archaeological resources.