Section 106 refers to a specific part of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 (16 USC 470). It requires federal
agencies to consider the effects of their actions on historic
properties and afford the President’s Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation the opportunity to comment on federal
projects prior to implementation. Section 106 encourages, but
does not require, preservation of historic properties. Rather,
it ensures that preservation values are factored into decisions
regarding federal undertakings. An undertaking is a project,
activity, or program funded in whole or in part under the direct
or indirect jurisdiction of a federal agency, including
activities carried out by or on behalf of a federal agency;
those carried out with federal financial assistance; and those
requiring a federal permit, license, or approval. For school
projects involving facility modifications in Iowa, at least two
current sources of federal funding fall under this category: the
Iowa Demonstration Construction grant