Categorical Exclusion Training Class Cultural Resources Categorical Exclusion Training Class

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

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 effects of their undertakings Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Section 106 - NHPA Requires consideration of effects on historic properties listed on OR eligible 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

Categorical Exclusion Training Class 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

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Section 106 PA Between FHWA, ODOT, SHPO, ACHP Current agreement executed in 2011 Lays out process for Section 106 compliance Allows ODOT to act on FHWA’s behalf Allows ODOT to clear projects with minimal potential to cause effects without further coordination Allows for 15-day review period for projects with No Historic Properties Affected and No Adverse Effect Revision in progress Later on this fall… Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Section 106 Scoping Request 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

Categorical Exclusion Training Class 106 Coordination Once OES receives the Scoping Request Form: Assess to determine what, if any, additional work is required Clear in-house with PA 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

***READ ALL DOCUMENTATION*** Categorical Exclusion Training Class 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

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 Who equals OES, District Staff, or consulting firm… Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Online CE - Cultural Resources Tab Remarks Include information from end of IOC or letter. Effect Call Bulleted items Who equals OES, District Staff, or consulting firm… Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Online CE – Cultural Resources Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

READ ALL CORRESPONDENCE Categorical Exclusion Training Class Commitments List commitments out of coordination Who equals OES, District Staff, or consulting firm… READ ALL CORRESPONDENCE Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Categorical Exclusion Training Class 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

Categorical Exclusion Training Class 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

Categorical Exclusion Training Class 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

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 Historic Contexts Historic Bridges General guidance and related links Section 106 Toolkit Cultural Resources Manual Categorical Exclusion Training Class