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Linking Planning and NEPA: Consideration of Cultural Resources

Linking Planning and NEPA: Consideration of Cultural Resources. Deborah Suciu Smith Pennsylvania Division. The FHWA and its DOT partners has integrated the Section 106 process under the NEPA umbrella

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Linking Planning and NEPA: Consideration of Cultural Resources

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  1. Linking Planning and NEPA: Consideration of Cultural Resources Deborah Suciu Smith Pennsylvania Division

  2. The FHWA and its DOT partners has integrated the Section 106 process under the NEPA umbrella • The next step: integrate the consideration of cultural resource data into the planning process.

  3. MPO’s/Planners Section 106 principles Section 106 process lingo Cultural Resource professionals Planning principles Planning process lingo Education!!!

  4. Consultation Techniquesfor Planners/MPO’s • Identify groups or individuals with an interest in history or historic preservation • Use meetings or other forums to solicit information from the public or public officials • Use electronic resources for data collection • share known public information on websites and through other forums

  5. SHPO THPO FR Tribes ACHP NRHP Local DOT staff Elected officials Citizens/property owners Historic Societies Local museums Local collector(s) Colleges/Universities OTHER!!! Sources of information

  6. Cultural Resource Geographic Information System Links to CRGIS www.phmc.state.pa.us www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp www.penndotcrm.org

  7. To Do List… • Investigate the findings of previous federal (or other source) undertakings in the region • Become familiar with or develop a general history of an area • Consider developing generic archaeological sensitivity mapping • Be conscious of place names (i.e. Arrowhead Lane, Smokehouse Road)

  8. Then what? Consider the cultural resource data when developing the TIP Rehabilitation --- Replacement costs Consideration of the cost of archaeological excavation/mitigation in high probability areas Time to resolve public controversy regarding impacts to cultural resources Time to evaluate the use of Section 4(f) properties

  9. Contact Information Deborah Suciu Smith Environmental Specialist FHWA – PA 717-221-3875 deborah.suciu.smith@fhwa.dot.gov

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