Assessing Effects a) Based on the results of the Class III archaeological and Tribal surveys, over 250 historic properties (including archaeological sites, historic structures, and properties of religious and cultural significance) have been found within the areas of land disturbance.
Assessing Effects. After reviewing the information provided by the agency on the project’s effect on eligible or listed properties, the SHPO may agree or disagree with the agency’s assessment of the potential impact of the proposed action on historic properties. If historic properties will be affected, the SHPO comments will focus on ways to minimize or eliminate harm to the historic significance of those properties. Those comments may vary considerably, depending on the nature of agency plans. For example, the SHPO may request that the agency consider alternatives to the proposed action or redesign some portion of the action, or conduct archaeological data recovery in advance of ground disturbing activity. As a part of this consultation, the SHPO may request that the agency seek input from other parties. This section requires consultation between the agency and the SHPO, however under some circumstances, when other agencies, tribes, local governments or the general public may be directly affected or involved in the agency plan, these parties should be invited to participate. Agencies are encouraged to seek public comment and participation in their planning process. Interested parties may include representatives of Indian tribes or groups; Certified Local Governments; municipal governments, other state agencies, as well as applicants for or holders of grants, permits, or leases that have the potential to impact or alter properties that may be eligible for the Arizona Register of Historic Places. Attachment 864-1 The following is a list of agency plans or actions that should be submitted to SHPO for review: New construction Renovation of buildings or structures Making Americans with Disabilities Act modifications Sale or lease of real property Granting a right-of-way or easement Issuing a permit or license Vacating or demolishing existing buildings or structures Infrastructure development Attachment 864-2 Typical identification efforts include: Archaeological survey Literature search Building assessment Consultation with Native American tribes or groups Ethnographic research Consultation with the interested public (including local historical societies or commissions) Attachment 864-3 Mitigation approaches include: Documentation that will archivally preserves the importance of the property. Documentation usually involves collecting historical information and photographs, preparing drawings and taking photographs. The specific types, numbers and sizes of documentation are resou...
Assessing Effects a) Based on the results of the Class III archeological surveys and Tribal surveys, a number of historic properties (including archeological sites, historic structures, and properties of religious and cultural significances) have been found within the areas of land disturbance and an effects determination has been made by the NRC and is presented in Appendix B).
