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  1. An Introduction to Section 106. 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. If a federal or federally-assisted project has the potential to affect ...

  2. Jun 6, 2023 · The Section 106 review process is an integral component of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 . 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 ...

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    • 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.
  4. Feb 12, 2021 · The historic preservation review process required by Section 106 is outlined in regulations (36 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 800, Protecting Historic Properties) issued by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), an independent federal agency established by the NHPA in 1966 to promote the preservation, enhancement, and ...

  5. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to consider how projects they carry out, fund, license, approve, or permit may affect historic properties. This short introduction to Section 106 explains what the requirement means and how any citizen can learn more about federal projects and agencies' historic ...

  6. Aug 5, 2004 · Section 106 Regulations Text. "Protection of Historic Properties" (36 CFR Part 800) Incorporates amendments effective Aug. 5, 2004. Download. regs-rev04.pdf (149.76 KB) Topics. Section 106.

  7. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation strives to ensure federal agencies implement their work in harmony with the National Historic Preservation Act. Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider the effects of projects they carry out, approve, or fund on historic properties. The ACHP has published regulations that guide federal ...