Section 106: Agreement Documents
Faculty
Claudia Nissley, president, Nissley Environmental Consultants; former director, Western Office, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and Wyoming State Historic Preservation Officer; specialist in preservation issues relating to NHPA, NEPA, CERCLA, ARPA, and NAGPRA
or
Ethel R. Eaton, Ph.D., senior policy analyst, Office of Review and Compliance, Virginia Department of Historic Resources; previously with the Maryland Historical Trust, with past excavation, teaching, and research positions at universities and museums
Seminar Overview
This advanced seminar focuses on memoranda of agreement and programmatic agreements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Learn how to survive and thrive during the agreement process through careful analysis, clear writing, and good negotiation. Review the available tools, guidelines, alternatives-and non-alternatives-to reach a favorable conclusion to the process.
Evaluation Comments
"[The seminar] was really helpful; clearly presented with plenty of interesting examples to illustrate the ideas and rules."
"[I learned] the appropriate use of an MOA; what language is appropriate and necessary, and what is not."
"[The seminar] was very practical and hands-on, with many relevant examples provided by the instructor and class participants that really helped to understand how to apply the things I learned in class."
Participants
Experienced practitioners of Section 106 review and/or veterans of an introductory seminar who need help in developing agreements.
Locations and Dates
- Seattle, WA
April 15-17, 2009
in cooperation with the National Park Service, Pacific West Region
- Columbia, SC
October 27-29, 2009
in cooperation with
the South Carolina Department of Archives and History
Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels
Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.
Cost (see Register for more information)
$525 (6-week advance registration); $575 (regular registration)
National NAGPRA Program scholarships may be available through NPI for this seminar
Customized/On-Site Training
NPI also offers this seminar as customized, on-site training to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.