What is Section 106?
The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) encourages preserving our past. Section 106 of the NHPA requires federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions on historic properties and provide the interested public an opportunity to comment on federal projects prior to implementation.

What is the Section 106 Process?

The Section 106 process being used during development of the H2H project is defined by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).  The Section 106 process requires federal agencies to take into account effects of their projects on historic properties (cultural resources eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places) and afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, State Historic Preservation Officer, Tribal entities, and other identified consulting parties a reasonable opportunity to comment. 

In addition, coordination between Section 106 and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) occurs early in the process so that federal agencies can coordinate their efforts regarding public participation, analysis and review in such a way that they can meet the purposes and requirements of both statutes in a timely and efficient manner.  For more information on the Section 106 process, click through the steps below or read A Citizens Guide to Section 106 Review.

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When making comments regarding Section 106, be sure to tell us:

What's important to you and your community? And why is it important?

For additional Section 106 information please visit these links:

Section 106 Methodology
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Citizen’s Guide
U.S. National Park Service National Register or Historic Places Web Site
Alaska State Historic Preservation Office Web Site
Section 106 Meeting Materials