Broadband Infrastructure and Section 106 Review
The ACHP has long supported the development of program improvements and efficiencies in carrying out Section 106 reviews when federally permitted, assisted, or licensed broadband projects are planned.
Early Coordination with Indian Tribes During Pre-Application Processes: A Handbook
This handbook presents recommendations for federal agencies, applicants, and Indian tribes to work together in pre-application information gathering or prior to initiating the Section 106 process.
Program Comment to Exempt Consideration of Effects to Rail Properties within Rail Rights-of-Way
This program comment exempts undertakings that may affect historic rail properties within rail rights-of-way from Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The program comment adopts a two-pronged approach: an activities-based approach and a property-based approach.
What About a Wind Farm Project Triggers Section 106?
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).
Program Comment to Avoid Duplicative Reviews for Wireless Communications Facilities Construction and Modification
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has amended the referenced Program Comment which avoids duplicate reviews under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act regarding telecommunications projects that undergo Section 106 review by the Federal Communications Commission under existing Nationwide Programmatic Agreements. Amendments in 2015 extended the duration of the Program Comment, added agencies that can use the Program Comment, and provided for a monitoring system.
Exemption Regarding Historic Preservation Review Process for Projects Involving Historic Natural Gas Pipelines
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation published an exemption that relieves federal agencies from the requirement of taking into account the effects of their undertakings on historic natural gas pipelines.
106 Toolkit for Infrastructure Project Reviews
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation wants to ensure citizens, federal agency staff, those seeking federal permits and other assistance, and preservation partners have tools to assist them in factoring historic preservation into federal project planning through the Section 106 review process.
References for those new to the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
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The Section 106 regulations, “Protection of Historic Properties,” 36 CFR Part 800
Infrastructure Project Efficiencies
The following resources provide strategies for handling infrastructure Section 106 reviews specific to federal agencies or project types. They include Section 106 program alternatives that tailor the requirements of the regulations for particular situations.
Interagency Coordination
The ACHP is engaged in efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Section 106 reviews for infrastructure development.
Section 106 and Infrastructure Projects
The ACHP is engaged in efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Section 106 reviews for infrastructure development.