Section 106 Consultation

If a project funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the potential to affect an historic property, FEMA is required to initiate a Section 106

Consultation.  Section 106 of the NHPA requires federal agencies to enter a 4-step consultation process if historic properties may be affected by a federal undertaking.  The four steps are as follows:

1.   FEMA Initiates the Section 106 Consultation process

2.   Historic properties are identified and evaluated

FEMA evaluates the significance of the historic properties and consults with SHPO (State Historic Preservation Officer and or THPO (Tribal Historic Preservation Officer), if there are Native American interests.

3.   Adverse Effects are Assessed

FEMA, in consultation with SHPO and/or THPO, will make an assessment of adverse effects.  If they agree there will be no adverse effect, FEMA may proceed with the project.

4.   Adverse Effects are Resolved

If the project will have adverse effects, FEMA will notify and consult with affected parties (including the public) to determine ways to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects.

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