USACE Planning activities take into account the National Historic Preservation Act, especially Section 106

Guidance Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix C, Environmental Evaluation and Environmental Compliance Appendix C of the Planning Guidance Notebook has been superseded by the revised 1 April 2019 version Guidance on National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Agreement Documents Section 106 agreement documents play a critical role in documenting a federal agency's commitment to carry out and conclude their responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This guidance from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is provided to assist federal agencies, states, Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, applicants, local governments, consulting parties, and the public in developing, implementing, and concluding such agreements. Frequently Asked Questions about the Department of the Interior's Emergency Procedures for Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) for Projects That Will Add Frequently Asked Questions about the Department of the Interior's emergency procedures for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) for projects that will address the national energy emergency declared by the President under Executive Order 14156. Questions address project eligibility, processes, and applicability of other permits, compliance or consultation requirements. Insight into elevating: Elevating Historic Buildings for Flood Resilience Developed by the USACE Technical Center of Expertise for the Preservation of Historic Buildings and Structures, this guide provides visual examples of elevated historic buildings in flood prone areas, considering 4-foot and 10-foot elevations visualizing different ideas, concepts, and appropriate materials for elevating based on architectural style. Economic Guidance Memorandum 23-02: Cost Sharing for Territories and Tribal Nations This EGM provides the updated cost share waiver amount for U.S. Territories and Tribal Nations for FY2023. National Register of Historical Places, State Historical Preservation Offices (SHPO) The Corps coordinates with the SHPO offices to ensure proper care in identifying and considering historical sites. These offices place a role in surveying, evaluating, and nominating significant buildings, sites, structures, districts, and objects to the National Register. NEPA and NHPA: A Handbook for Integrating NEPA and Section 106 CEQ and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) provide advice to Federal agencies, applicants, project sponsors, and consultants on how to take advantage of existing regulatory provisions to align the NEPA process and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 review process. Section 106 and Environmental Impact Statement Flow Chart This flow chart provides updated citations and definitions for the integration of NEPA and Section 106 reviews as a supplement to NEPA and NHPA: A Handbook for Integrating NEPA and Section 106. Training Cultural Resources Laws and Regulations Overview of the National Historic Preservation Act and other cultural resources laws, regulations and guidance important for Corps Planning from the 2012 Environmental Considerations in Planning Corps training course. Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) Grants Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO) are designated and through annual grant funding programs assist Indian tribes in preserving their historic properties and cultural traditions. The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) provides annually appropriated funding to Tribes that have signed agreements designating them as having an approved THPO to protect and conserve important Tribal cultural and historic assets and sites. Tribal Historic Preservation Program The National Historic Preservation Program works with Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and national organizations, to preserve and protect resources and traditions that are of importance to Native Americans by strengthening their capabilities for operating sustainable preservation programs.

Webinars

2019
• Cultural Resources Compliance Activities (2 May)
  
  This webinar, presented by Nancy J. Brighton (Cultural Resources Sub CoP Lead and Deputy Federal Preservation Officer), provided an overview of Planning Bulletin 2018-01, with a focus on the timing of cultural resources compliance activities. The presentation walked through each of the bulletins decision points and product milestones, and discussed what cultural resources efforts should be done at each point.
  
  2018
• Recent Environmental Streamlining and Risk-Informed Decision Making (One Federal Decision) (1 November)
  
  This webinar provided an overview of initiatives focused on timely environmental compliance, including Executive Order 13807 on "One Federal Decision" and Section 1005 of WRRDA 2014. Executive Order 13807 has been revoked. Study teams should coordinate with their vertical team for questions about the implementation of Section 1005 and environmental compliance activities.
  
  2015
• Section 106, Cultural Resources and SMART Planning (20 August)
  
  Nancy Brighton, Supervisory Archaeologist and Chief of the Watershed Section in New York District, walked through the steps in the Section 106 process with the required information needed at each milestone under SMART Planning. The presentation will assist Cultural Resources Specialists with planning cultural resources activities at each phase, and assist planners in understanding the determination of "appropriate level of detail" throughout the progress of the study. Nancy's talking points are included in the PDF, if you missed the presentation. To view the talking points in Adobe Reader, right click on the comments icon in the top left of the slide and "Show Comments List" - this will make it easier to expand each slide's notes.