Section 106 Agreements Seminar - digital and in-person classroom course
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The Section 106 Agreements Seminar is a 4-hour, single-session course that builds skills in managing consultation and documenting agreed upon steps to resolve adverse effects in a Section 106 review of a federal undertaking. The seminar is designed for cultural resources, environmental, and legal practitioners who are fluent in the Section 106 implementing regulations and the review process. The curriculum provides instruction on how to build consensus and develop agreement documents that can be successfully implemented. Discussion and group exercises aid course participants in the following:
- Determining when consulting parties are ready to begin drafting a Section 106 Agreement,
- Distinguishing whether a Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Programmatic Agreement (PA) is best suited to your needs,
- Documenting avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures as clear, implementable agreement stipulations, and
- Determining when sufficient consultation has occurred to begin signing the Section 106 Agreement.
All courses are taught by ACHP staff with expertise and practical experience in managing Section 106 cases and developing agreement documents.
Prerequisite
This course is for cultural resources, environmental, and legal practitioners and project managers/decision makers with current experience participating in Section 106 reviews. Participants should have a working knowledge of the four steps of the Section 106 review process. Those without such knowledge or experience are encouraged to take an introductory course, such as the Section 106 Essentials or other similar course, prior to this course. Participants may register for the Section 106 Essentials and this course when they are given in the same week.
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Two delivery formats: digital or in-person
We offer this course in two delivery formats: digital and in-person, allowing participants to choose the session that best suits their needs.
Digital sessions are conducted live via Zoomgov (a FedRAMP-compliant application) and create an interactive classroom experience. These sessions include lively discussions, poll questions, and small group exercises. The four-hour course is delivered in one session from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. To participate, you will need a computer or tablet with a webcam, microphone, speakers, and the Zoom app (version 5.8.6 or later) installed. A minimum internet bandwidth of 1.0 Mbps/600 kbps (up/down) is recommended. Please ensure your equipment and internet access are ready before registering for a digital session.
For those who prefer face-to-face learning, the in-person version of the course is offered as a single, four-hour session, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending by 12:30 p.m. local time. Both formats deliver the same high-quality content and interactive experience.
Cost
Payment can be made by credit card. Federal employees may submit an SF 182 in lieu of a credit card. Registration = $400
If you are a current full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a related subject, e-mail training@achp.gov or call 202-517-0205 for student pricing.
The ACHP does not offer group discounts for its public offerings. If your agency or organization has 20 or more individuals interested in this course, e-mail training@achp.gov or call 202-517-0205 to request and contract for a special offering.
Participants Handbook
Registered participants for a digital offering will receive by email PDF files comprising the Participants Handbook. The files include the course agenda, handout for notetaking, reference materials for use during the course, and additional files for reference after the course.
Participants in an in-person offering will receive a printed copy of the Participants Handbook at check-in for the session.
Certificate of Completion
Within approximately one week of the course, each participant will receive a certificate of completion by email, suitable for submittal to your supervisor and/or accreditation organization.
Cancellations
Registrants who cancel at least 14 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund minus a 15% processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made fewer than 14 days before the start of the course; however, substitutions may be made at no cost up until three days before the course begins. All cancellations must be made in writing.
Accessibility
Registrants with special accessibility needs should e-mail training@achp.gov or call 202-517-0205.
Questions?
For registration and other questions, e-mail training@achp.gov or call 202-517-0205.