Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 requires federal agencies to consider the impact of their actions on historic properties. This includes properties that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Section 106 also requires federal agencies to consider public concerns about historic preservation when making final project decisions.
Mesa (through the lead federal agency) is required to conduct a Section 106 Review when projects include the use of federal funds, federal lands, or a federal permit.
The main steps in the process are:
1
Application Submittal
Department prepares and submits all necessary documents for formal submittal online.
2
Staff Review
Staff reviews submittal and provides a letter to State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) seeking concurrence for project actions.
3
SHPO Concurrence Review
SHPO provides letter of concurrence or request for additional information.
4
Clearance
Staff provides the appropriate department a letter of concurrence from SHPO.
Complete applications and fees must be submitted electronically via the DIMES portal. Applications are due each Monday by the end of the business day.
The applicant is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information submitted. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
Required Documents:
- Application - submitted through the DIMES portal
- Project Map(s) – indicating the “Area of Potential Effect”
- Project Narrative - describing the proposed project including location, project date, project actions, and whether it involves any ground disturbance
- Historic Property Inventory Form (HPIF)
- Site photos
- Additional documentation may be required as applicable
Staff will review the Section 106 application for compliance with all appropriate standards, codes, specifications, and requirements and provide written comment requesting any additional information and/or revisions within 16 working days of the application acceptance.
If the application id deemed complete, staff will provide the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) the complete application along with a letter identifying all project actions and project findings of either “No Historic Properties Affected,” “No Adverse Effect,” or “Adverse Effect.”
SHPO staff will review the submitted application and letter of findings and respond to staff within 30 working days. SHPO staff may request additional information or provide a letter of concurrence with actions. If additional information is requested, another 30 working days may lapse.
Upon receipt of a concurrence letter from SHPO, staff will send the applicant a copy of the concurrence letter along with any actions that need to be taken.