Where mitigation strategies differ significantly between the action alternatives, they are discussed separately for each; however, if they are quite similar, an overall mitigation discussion is included in the conclusion section for that resource topic. Historic and Cultural Resources Methodology – Historic and Cultural Resources Section 106 of the NHPA requires assessing effects to historic and cultural resources. Federal agencies are directed to coordinate Section 106 and NEPA compliance efforts, to ensure that the requirements of both statutes can be met “in a timely and efficient manner” (36 CFR 800.8). However, this EA is not a substitute for formal Section 106 requirements. Scoping meetings with Park staff, Band members, and other members of the public helped the project team elicit information regarding historic and cultural resources. In addition, the park superintendent consulted the RTC when questions arose about specific resources. These efforts are described in further detail in Chapter 5. This outreach, and the professional judgment of park resources management staff and cultural resources analysts, informed the development of the following areas of potential effect (APEs) for the project (Figure 31): The APE for archaeological resources is the same as the project area, and it includes all areas of proposed construction activities or other potential ground-disturbing activities associated with the proposed project. The APE for other cultural resources accounts for any physical, auditory, visual, or other relevant potential effects to historic properties. This includes the project area as well as some properties adjacent to the East Meadow, including the Holy Rosary Church to the north and Mount Rose to the southwest, to encompass historical views into the East Meadow. Although areas adjacent to the project to the east and west are heavily vegetated (Figure 32), which screens potential indirect visual and auditory effects, some clearing has been conducted of viewshed points along the Mount Rose trail, and plans are in place to clear further vegetation from the viewshed that existed historically from Mount Rose to the East Meadow. Figure : Affected Environment for Historic and Cultural Resources Figure : Vegetated area at eastern edge of East Meadow
Where mitigation strategies differ significantly between the action alternatives, they are discussed separately for each; however, if they are quite similar, an overall mitigation discussion is included in the conclusion section for that resource topic. Historic and Cultural Resources Methodology – Historic and Cultural Resources Section 106 of the NHPA requires assessing effects to historic and cultural resources. Federal agencies are directed to coordinate Section 106 and NEPA compliance efforts, to ensure that the requirements of both statutes can be met “in a timely and efficient manner” (36 CFR 800.8). However, this EA is not a substitute for formal Section 106 requirements. Scoping meetings with Park staff, Band members, and other members of the public helped the project team elicit information regarding historic and cultural resources. In addition, the park superintendent consulted the RTC when questions arose about specific resources. These efforts are described in further detail in Chapter 5. This outreach, and the professional judgment of park resources management staff and cultural resources analysts, informed the development of the following areas of potential effect (APEs) for the project (Figure 31): The APE for archaeological resources is the same as the project area, and it includes all areas of proposed construction activities or other potential ground-disturbing activities associated with the proposed project. The APE for other cultural resources accounts for any physical, auditory, visual, or other relevant potential effects to historic properties. This includes the project area as well as some properties adjacent to the East Meadow, including the Holy Rosary Church to the north and Mount Rose to the southwest, to encompass historical views into the East Meadow. Although areas adjacent to the project to the east and west are heavily vegetated (Figure 32), which screens potential indirect visual and auditory effects, some clearing has been conducted of viewshed points along the Mount Rose trail, and plans are in place to clear further vegetation from the viewshed that existed historically from Mount Rose to the East Meadow. Figure : Affected Environment for Historic and Cultural Resources Figure : Vegetated area at eastern edge of East Meadow
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