1. Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Cultural
Resources
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2. Cultural Resources Process
Project Initiation Package
Request for Scoping
Field Investigations
Cultural Resource Document
ODOT Review
Agency Coordination
NEPA Document
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3. National Historic Preservation Act (1966)
Significant historic resources were being lost due to “urban renewal”
Provided for expansion and
maintenance of the National
Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
Formed Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation (ACHP)
Requires federal agencies to
take into account the effects of
their undertakings
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Section NHPA
Requires consideration of effects on historic properties listed on OR eligible for the NRHP
Ensures preservation values are factored into decision-making and planning process
Considers views of the public (may be done concurrently with NEPA Public Involvement)
Federal agencies responsible
for Section 106 compliance
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36 CFR Part 800
Implementing regulations of the NHPA
Spells out the process in identifying historic resources and determining effects
Mandates the review process
be completed prior to the
expenditure of Federal Funds
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6. Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Section 106 PA
Between FHWA, ODOT, SHPO, ACHP
Current agreement executed in 2011
Lays out process for Section 106 compliance
Allows ODOT to act on FHWA’s behalf
Allows ODOT to clear projects with minimal potential to cause effects without further coordination
Allows for 15-day review period for projects with No Historic Properties Affected and No Adverse Effect
Revision in progress
Later on this fall…
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7. Section 106 Scoping Request
Information submitted to OES for scoping
Project Description
Mapping
Previously Inventoried Resources
Ohio Historic Inventory
Ohio Archaeological Inventory
National Register of Historic Places
Historic Bridges
Etc.
Photolog
Other project information
See Section 106 Toolkit
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106 Coordination
Once OES receives the Scoping Request Form:
Assess to determine what, if any, additional work is required
Clear in-house with PA OR
Recommend consultant complete Phase I
Once studies are complete:
OES issues IOC or formal letter
Includes resources identified in APE
Includes effect call for project
Includes language to be included in CE
May include Section 4(f) language (de minimis)
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9. ***READ ALL DOCUMENTATION*** Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Project Effect
36 CFR Part 800/PA
Minimal Potential to Cause Effects per ODOT’s revised Programmatic Agreement (11/30/11)
No Historic Properties Affected
No Adverse Effect
Adverse Effect
Effects determined in consultation with OHPO
Only one effect determination for an undertaking
***READ ALL DOCUMENTATION***
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10. Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab
Description of Efforts
Discuss resources identified through records check
Include who conducted and when
Discuss resources identified through field review
Who equals OES, District Staff, or consulting firm…
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11. Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab
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12. Online CE - Cultural Resources Tab
Remarks
Include information from end of IOC or letter.
Effect Call
Bulleted items
Who equals OES, District Staff, or consulting firm…
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13. Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab
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14. Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab
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15. Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab
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16. READ ALL CORRESPONDENCE Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Commitments
List commitments out of coordination
Who equals OES, District Staff, or consulting firm…
READ ALL CORRESPONDENCE
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Documentation
Agency Coordination Letters (part of CE)
ODOT generated coordination (part of CE):
ORC Section
Section 106 PA IOC
Survey Reports (project file)
Documentation for Consultation/Determination of Effects Report (project file)
MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) (project file)
PA (Programmatic Agreement) (project file)
HABS/HAER (project file)
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Points To Remember
Section 106 applies to any federal undertaking
Must consider effects on eligible or listed NRHP properties
Imperative to read all documents generated
Agency Letters
IOCs from ODOT-OES and/or ODOT District
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Points To Remember
Lead Federal Agency is responsible for all decisions
Commitments out of coordination must be included
Cross-over areas: Section 4(f), Public Involvement
Document everything
Decisions, findings, consultation, etc.
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20. Contacts/Information
Cultural Resource Staff
Erica Schneider - AEA
Susan Gasbarro - H/A Team Leader
Stan Baker - Archaeology Team Leader
Cultural Resource Website
Report requirements
Agreements
Historic Contexts
Historic Bridges
General guidance and related links
Section 106 Toolkit
Cultural Resources Manual
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