How will the SHPO/THPO and the ACHP participate in Recovery Act reviews when there is an accelerated schedule for project planning and implementation?
The ACHP, SHPOs, THPOs, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations (NHOs) are aware of the purpose and goals of the Recovery Act and the time constraints involved. While there may be a commitment to move expeditiously on Section 106 reviews, absent the applicability of a program alternative under 36 CFR Section 800.14, the process for Section 106 compliance must follow the steps of the regular process (36 CFR Sections 800.3 through 800.7). Agencies with projects that are fully or partially funded by the Recovery Act may want to explore program alternatives to Section 106 compliance found under 36 CFR Section 800.14, particularly if such projects face deadlines that may be difficult to meet under the regular Section 106 process. Guidance on those program alternatives can be found at our website at www.achp.gov/progalt. The tighter the time constraint on a project, the sooner the agency should start coordinating a possible program alternative. Opportunities for expediting Section 1
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