Introduction to Historical Resources and Section 106

Introduction to Historical Resources and Section 106

• Division of Historical Resources (DHR)
• NH Department of Cultural Resources
• State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

The Role of DHR in Federal Regulations

• Any federally funded, licensed or permitted project requires consideration of historic resources under Section 106 of National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Example for DES reviews:
• Applies to minimum, minor and major projects. ("Look at General Requirement #7 on the SPGP Conditions")

General Conditions Related to National Concerns: (under the NH PGP)

• 7. Historic Properties. Any activity authorized by this PGP shall comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Information on the location and existence of historic resources can be obtained from the New Hampshire Historic Preservation Office (See page 18) and the National Register of Historic Places. Project proponents shall apply to the Corps for all projects that would otherwise qualify for a Minimum Impact Project if there is the potential for an effect on a historic property within the permit area or any known historic property that may occur outside the permit area. Historic properties include those that are eligible for inclusion, but not necessarily listed on the National Register. If the permittee, during construction of work authorized herein, encounters a previously unidentified archaeological or other cultural resource within the area subject to Corps jurisdiction that might be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, he/she shall stop work and immediately notify the Corps and the New Hampshire Historic Preservation Office.

Federal Agencies FUNDING OR PERMITTING

• HUD/CDBG USDA/NRCS/WMNF
• EPA FCC
• FHWA FDIC
• FERC GSA
• DHS USPS
• DOE NHARNG
• DOJ NHANG
• ACOE LWCF
• FAA NOAA/CZM
• FEMA US FISH & WILDLIFE
• DOD

• State Regulations
• RSA 227-C for state permitted or funded.
• Chapter 32, Laws of 1974 (RSA 227-C:1, 1974-1981)
• Chapter 363, Laws of 1998 (RSA 227-C:1-a, 1998)
• The legislature of New Hampshire has determined that the historical, archeological, architectural, engineering, and cultural heritage of New Hampshire is among the most important environmental assets of the state and that the rapid social and economic development of contemporary society threatens the remaining vestiges of this heritage; therefore, it is hereby declared to be public policy and in the public interest of this state to engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation to promote the use and conservation of such property for the education, inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of New Hampshire.