Why does the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) have to concur with actions that will affect cultural resources?
Federal agencies are required by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) to survey and identify properties that are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The NHPA requires agencies to provide SHPO with information on actions that will have an effect on properties that are either listed or eligible for listing on the National Register to ensure any alterations or disturbances are made in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
