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 public an opportunity to comment on Federal projects prior to implementation. - Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

To learn more about the Section 106 process click here.

What is a "historic property"?
In order to be considered during the Section 106 review, a property must either be already listed on the National Register of Historic Places or be eligible for listing. A property is considered eligible when it meets specific criteria and aspects of historic integrity extablished by the National Park Service.

Historic properties can include:

• single buildings
• neighborhood districts
• structures
• landscapes
• culturally significant sites
• archaeological sites

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

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

H2H Section 106 Meeting Minutes

August 19, 2009 Meeting Minutes

For additional Section 106 information please visit these links:

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