Section 106: An Introduction
Faculty
Allyson Brooks, Ph.D., Washington State Historic Preservation Officer; formerly worked for Minnesota DOT, the South Dakota Preservation Office, and the U.S. Forest Service; specializing in transportation issues, tribal concerns, Section 106, historical archaeology, and GIS
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
or
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
Seminar Overview
Learn the basics of project review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This seminar emphasizes practicalities-how to avoid pitfalls and victimization by myths. Discuss recent changes in regulations and procedures, with an emphasis on coordination with the National Environmental Policy Act and other laws.
Evaluation Comments
"[The instructor] did a great job making the information understandable! This week I completed my first Section 106 documentation project using the knowledge gained from the seminar."
"[The seminar] . gave me detailed information and tools to use in my work."
"Wonderful introductory overview for me, and it will be great to have the handbook to refer to [later]."
"[The seminar] answered many questions I had about current regulations."
"[The seminar] clarified the Section 106 process from start to finish and the application of criteria of effect."
"I really enjoyed this class; it was very interactive and interesting."
"[The seminar offered] very clear
coverage of all elements of new Section 106 regulations; clarified roles of NEPA
and Section 106 and how they interrelate."
Participants
Cultural resource and environmental consultants; federal, state, local, and tribal officials and planners; curators and collections managers.
Locations and Dates
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Madison, WI
April 7-9, 2010
in cooperation with The Wisconsin Historical Society• Baton Rouge, LA
May 18-20, 2010
Baton Rouge, LA
in cooperation with
the Foundation for Historical Louisiana• Atlanta, GA
June 8-10, 2010
in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Historic Preservation Division, and
the Georgia Department of Transportation• Alexandria, VA
September 21-23, 2010• San Diego, CA
September 28-30, 2010• Denver, CO
October 5-7, 2010
in cooperation with
the Colorado Historical Society,
Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
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)
$600 (6-week advance registration); $650 (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.