Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

A set of FAQs on federal agency coordination where an undertaking subject to review in accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA involves more than one federal agency. These FAQs provide detail about the option for federal agencies to designate a lead for Section 106 purposes. The FAQs cover issues related to the roles of lead and non-lead agencies, the procedure for designating a lead agency, and responsibilities for lead agencies during a Section 106 review.