[Preservation Tips & Tools] Section 106, Part Two: How You Can Get Involved

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HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN SECTION 106

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In last week’s toolkit, we covered the who and what of Section 106 review, a preservation tool that can help you save a place that matters to you. Now we’re going to cover the how, which involves one of the most important parts of the process: you! We’ve mentioned a few times just how essential public involvement is in the Section 106 review process, and we have a few pointers on how you can influence the outcome of a federal project proposal. The review process can sometimes be a lengthy ordeal, but there are ways that you can get involved both before and after the review is completed. http://blog.preservationnation.org

Transcript of [Preservation Tips & Tools] Section 106, Part Two: How You Can Get Involved

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HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN SECTION 106

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Before the review is completed …Public involvement is essential in the Section 106 review process, and we

have a few pointers on how you can influence the outcome of a federal

project proposal both before and after the review is completed. Let’s start

with the before tips.

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Ask for a description of the project.Write to the agency and ask what the

current status is and how they plan to

comply with Section 106. The sooner

they’re aware of your interest, the

better chance you have of influencing

the outcome.

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Voice your specific concerns.Be sure to address the direct, indirect, and cumulative harms.

These are physical, visual, auditory, and long-term effects that will

impact historic properties and your community as a result of the

federal project.

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Become a consulting party.If you have a legal or economic interest in the project or properties

being affected, you can write to the federal agency and ask to become

a consulting party. Explain why your expertise and involvement is

beneficial to the process.

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Let your SHPO/THPO/NHO know of your interest.By making the consulting parties -- such as State Historic Preservation

Officers, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, and/or Native Hawaiian

Organizations (SHPO, THPO, NHO) -- aware of your interest in the matter,

you’ll have a greater chance of having your concerns and ideas heard. It’s

important to be engaged from the beginning, so contact them as soon as

you’re aware of the Section 106 review occurring in your area.

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Look out for NEPA projects.Projects reviewed under NEPA usually undergo Section 106 review as well.

Federal agencies often use this tactic as a way to reach out to the public.

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Join a historical, preservation or archaeological society.These types of organizations are often the first to hear about Section 106

reviews. You can look for these types of organizations on a local, state, or

national level.

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After the review is completed…Staying involved is important, so here are a few tips on how you can stay

engaged in the process after the Section 106 review is completed.

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Keep a watch on the project as it’s being implemented.Make sure the agency is properly

carrying out the agreements that were

signed upon the completion of the

review.

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Request status reports from the agency.Staying informed is important. Write to the agency and ask for status

updates throughout the project’s implementation.

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Prepare for next time.Educate yourself on the details involved with Section 106 and make

use of the resources available to you. The Advisory Council on

Historic Preservation offers Section 106 training to those who wish to

be involved with the process.

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation works to save America’s

historic places. Preservation Tips & Tools helps others do the same

in their own communities.

For more information, visit blog.preservationnation.org.

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