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Fact Sheet

Project Overview Fact Sheet

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Notice of Intent

Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS

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National Historic Preservation Act Section 106

The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is a U.S. law that requires federal agencies to identify and consider potential effects of undertakings on historic properties and seek ways to avoid, minimize, or mitigate any adverse effects. By definition, historic properties may include archaeological sites, sacred and religious sites, historic resources, traditional cultural places, or historic buildings, structures, or objects.

In compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA, the Navy will consult with the California State Historic Preservation Officer and federally recognized tribes; coordinate with the public; and engage other stakeholders regarding potential effects on historic properties that may result from the Proposed Action, referred to as the undertaking. If it is determined that the undertaking would result in adverse effects on historic properties, the Navy will consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer and other consulting parties, as applicable, to seek resolution of the adverse effect through the development of a Section 106 agreement document. The Navy will also provide the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation with an opportunity to comment on the undertaking. Resolution may include measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate any adverse effects.

 

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The participation of the public, stakeholders, and tribes is an important part of the NHPA Section 106 process. The Navy encourages all to help identify historic properties on San Clemente Island and share information regarding the identification of, or potential effects on, historic properties by providing a written comment during the scoping comment period. You may submit a comment electronically via the project website or via mail to the address provided on the Public Comments Page.

For information about the NHPA Section 106 consultation process, or if you are interested in becoming a consulting party, please provide your name, organization, and email address on the Consulting Party Information Request Form.