Definition of consultation. (a) For the purpose of consultation under this clause, the following definition is adopted:
Definition of consultation. Consultation is defined as the process by which management and employees and their representatives jointly examine and discuss issues of mutual concern - a genuine exchange of views and information, but where management make the final decisions.
Definition of consultation. Consultation is defined in the Council’s regulations as “the process of seeking, discussing, and considering the views of other participants, and where feasible, seeking agreement with them regarding matters arising in the Section 106 process” (36 CFR 800.16[f]). Consultation with Native Americans means affording timely notice and opportunity to comment on a proposed CDF project and working with them to resolve concerns about the effects of CDF projects on historic properties. It is also an opportunity to request information on specific cultural resources that may be impacted by a proposed project. Receipt and consideration of their written or verbal comments, views, and concerns prior to project approval are the essence of consultation. CDF project managers are encouraged to correspond and provide maps of the location of the proposed project. Direct contacts through telephone calls, e-mail correspondence, and face-to-face meetings facilitate the development of mutual trust and encourage the exchange of information and should be used when circumstances warrant. Critical to successful consultation is listening to, and actively considering, the views expressed by Indian tribes and local Native Americans. A principal goal of consultation is to provide Native Americans a reasonable opportunity to express their views on a CDF project. Although face-to-face meetings are not required for every project, the value of personal contact should not be overlooked. When the CDF independently discovers that Native American people may have concerns about a proposed CDF project, the CDF manager should investigate and consult. In those instances, telephone calls and face-to-face meetings (in an office or out at the project site) should be completed to gather information, answer questions, listen to concerns, and give consideration to any recommendations provided by concerned/interested Native Americans. Typically, consultation regarding CDF projects can be completed in a series of steps. The first step, called Initial Consultation, is intended to provide notice of a proposed project and request information about cultural resources known or thought to exist within or adjacent to the project area. The second step, called Second Consultation, is taken when known prehistoric or historic Native American cultural resources may be affected by the project. Initial Consultation To complete the Initial Consultation, the CDF project manager shall send correspondence with maps to the NA...
Definition of consultation. In this subsection, the term ‘‘consulta- tion’’ means a process involving the open discussion and joint deliberation of all op- tions with respect to potential issues or changes between the Bureau and all inter- ested parties.
