The ACHP has received a number of inquiries regarding the Section 106 responsibilities of federal agencies with regard to the development of on and off-shore wind farms. We are specifically asked what kinds of federal actions related to the development and operation of wind farms make such projects “undertakings” subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations, “Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR 800).

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to conduct a historic preservation review whenever they carry out, license, permit, approve, or assist a project that has the potential to affect historic properties. Often, federal projects are accomplished by nonfederal parties who receive the federal license, permit, approval, or financial assistance.

Memorandum of Agreement for the U.S. Courthouse in Mobile, AL

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Texas State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the disposal of the Excell Helium Plant in Moore County, TX (2010)

Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Regarding the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Memorial Medical Center Demolition of Buildings 8, 9, 103 Garages Project

Memorandum of Agreement Among the United Stated General Services Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the California State Historic Preservation Officer Regarding the Rehabilitation, Seismic Upgrade, and Tenant Improvements of the Federal Office Building, 50 United Nations Plaza, San Francisco, CA 

Memorandum of Agreement Among the U.S. General Services Administration, the U.S. Department of State, the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Officer, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Regarding the Alterations at the Trowbridge House, Washington DC.

Memorandum of Agreement Among the United States General Services Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office, the United States Federal Highway Administration, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the United States Department of Homeland Security Regarding the Construction of the Access Road at St. Elizabeths National Historic Landmark, Washington, D.C. 

Amendment #1 Memorandum Of Agreement Among The Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System, The California State Historic Preservation Officer, And The Advisory Council On Historic Preservation Regarding Facility Improvements At Long Beach Medical Center, Long Beach, California

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