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Cultural Resources

0. Cultural Resources. Categorical Exclusion Training Class. 0. Cultural Resources Process. Project Initiation Package Request for Review Field Investigations. Cultural Resource Document. ODOT Review . Agency Coordination. NEPA Document. Categorical Exclusion Training Class. 0.

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Cultural Resources

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  1. 0 Cultural Resources Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  2. 0 Cultural Resources Process Project Initiation Package Request for Review Field Investigations Cultural Resource Document ODOT Review Agency Coordination NEPA Document Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  3. 0 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 effectsof their undertakings Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  4. 0 Section 106 - NHPA • Requires consideration of effects on historic properties listed on OReligible 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 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  5. 0 36 CFR Part 800 • Implementing regulations of the NHPA www.achp.gov/regs-rev04.pdf • Spells out the process in identifying historic resources and determining effects • Mandates the review process be completed prior to the expenditure of Federal Funds Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  6. 0 Request for Review 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 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  7. 0 106 Coordination • Once OES receives the RFR: • Assess to determine what, if any, additional work is required • Clear in-house 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) Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  8. 0 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*** Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  9. 0 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 • Include who conducted and when Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  10. 0 Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  11. 0 Online CE - Cultural Resources Tab Remarks • Include information from end of IOC or letter. • Effect Call • Bulleted items Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  12. 0 Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  13. 0 Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  14. 0 Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  15. 0 Commitments • List commitments out of coordination READ ALL CORRESPONDENCE Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  16. 0 Documentation • Agency Coordination Letters (part of CE) • ODOT generated coordination (part of CE): • ORC Section 149.53 • 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) Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  17. 0 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 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  18. 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. Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  19. 0 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 • Publications • Historic Bridges • General guidance and related links • Section 106 Toolkit • Cultural Resources Manual Categorical Exclusion Training Class

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