Integrating NEPA and Section 106
Resources and training about improving coordination of NEPA and Section 106 reviews.
Federal Oversight and Assistance for Shale Gas Development and Section 106
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) frequently receives inquiries regarding the
applicability of reviews conducted in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA) to shale gas development projects. Given that much of the nation’s shale gas development
occurs on private property and is carried out by private developers, there remains some confusion as to
whether and when federal permits, approvals, or licenses that may invoke Section 106 review are required
for these activities. Recognizing the public interest in the potential for shale gas development to affect
historic properties, the ACHP has prepared this primer to assist stakeholders and the public in
understanding when opportunities for participating in the Section 106 review of such activities may exist
NEPA and NHPA: A Handbook for Integrating NEPA and Section 106
This handbook provides advice on coordinating NEPA and Section 106 compliance procedures to improve environmental reviews.