Section 106 Consulting Party
Consultation & Review

As part of the studies being completed for the NHX project, the project team is conducting an assessment to consider the project’s effects on historic properties located in the area (historic properties are defined as resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places). 

 

This assessment is required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and includes consultation with specific entities that are entitled to be Section 106 Consulting Parties. These include:

• Ohio State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

• Native American Tribes that attach religious and cultural significance to historic properties which may be affected by the project

• Local government officials

• Applicants for federal assistance, permits, licenses and approvals

• Additional Consulting Parties

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Additional Section 106 Consulting Parties are individuals or organizations with a demonstrated interest in the effect of a project on historic properties. They may also have an interest due to the nature of their legal or economic relationship to the project and affected properties. Additional Section 106 Consulting Parties may include:    

• Local historical groups or museums

• Certified local governments 

• Neighborhood organizations

• Property owners

• People who live in the area

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What is Section 106?

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Consulting Party Roles 

Section 106 Consulting Parties have specific roles in the Section 106 process:

• Assist in the identification of other Consulting Party candidates

• Help identify historic resources (bring in local expertise)

• Provide data (additional records/information)

• Review documents and reports (within deadlines)

• Voice input and propose mitigation options

 

Consulting Parties may participate at any time during the Section 106 process. However, they are provided opportunities to participate at specific steps in the Section 106 process

• Identification of historic properties

• Determination of effect

• Identification of measures to mitigate adverse effects to historic properties

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Interested in becoming a Consulting Party?

Individuals or organizations with a vested interest in any archaeological or historic resources located within the study area, or who are concerned with the effects of the project on historic properties, may apply to be a Consulting Party. 

 

To download an application, click the button below.

 

 

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Submitting an application does not guarantee approval. ODOT and the State Historic Preservation Office will review all applications received to determine if applicants will be accepted as Consulting Parties. Approved applicants will be notified by ODOT in writing.

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