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- Section 106 of the NHPA requires that each federal agency identify and assess the effects its actions may have on historic buildings. Under Section 106, each federal agency must consider public views and concerns about historic preservation issues when making final project decisions.
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Jun 6, 2023 · Section 106 of the NHPA requires that each federal agency identify and assess the effects its actions may have on historic buildings. Under Section 106, each federal agency must consider public views and concerns about historic preservation issues when making final project decisions.
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) requires federal agencies to consider the effects on historic properties of projects they carry out, assist, fund, permit, license, or approve throughout the country.
- What is Section 106? Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (54 USC § 306101) and its implementing regulations, 36 CFR Part 800, is a law that requires federal agencies to consider the effects of federally funded projects on historic properties (i.e., listed, or eligible for listing, in National Register of Historic Places), and when applicable, provide other consulting parties and the public an opportunity to comment on such projects prior to the expenditure of any federal funds.
- What are historic properties? Historic properties include buildings, structures, archaeological sites, districts, objects, and landscapes that are listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places (National Register).
- Is my project subject to Section 106 review? All NEH funded projects involving the following activities constitute an undertaking: 1) all new construction and facility expansion projects; 2) alteration and renovation projects where exterior changes to the building façade or surroundings may be made (including roof, windows, and parking lots); 3) projects where interior renovations may be made to a building that is over fifty (50) years old, or is historically, architecturally, or culturally significant; and 4) ground disturbances (such as grading, other site preparation or archeology).
- When does a Section 106 review start and how long does it take? NEH formally initiates the Section 106 review when it decides to fund an application. Therefore, applicants should build sufficient time into their project plans to account for a review period if NEH decides to fund their applications.
What are Historic Properties? In the Section 106 process, a historic property is a prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. This term includes artifacts, records, and remains that are related to and located within these National Register
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Feb 12, 2021 · Section 106 of the NHPA requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their projects on historic properties either listed in or eligible to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
As defined in the NHPA, a property listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register is a “ historic property .”. The ACHP’s regulations lay out the process and steps for how a Federal agency addresses these two requirements, and thus fulfills its Section 106 responsibilities.
Mar 10, 2023 · Section 106, formally 54 USC 306108, requires Federal agencies to consider the impact (called "effect") of Federally funded projects on historic resources. The State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division will work with State and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices on your behalf to coordinate this review.
