Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
requires Federal agencies, including NEH, to consider the
effects of Federally funded projects on historic properties and
to afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
an opportunity to comment on such projects prior to the
expenditure of any Federal funds. What kinds of projects require
Section 106 review, and how is an applicant who has been awarded
or offered an NEH grant affected by Section 106? Section 106
covers a broad range of projects, including construction,
renovation, repair, or rehabilitation; ground disturbances; and
changes to an area’s visual characteristics. NEH bears ultimate
responsibility for ensuring that it meets all of its Section 106
requirements. However, NEH cannot meet its obligations without
the full cooperation and assistance of NEH awardees or offers.
Further, NEH cannot release grant funds until it completes its
Section 106 obligations. An historic property is any property
that is included in, or eligi