Exempt Activities. Undertakings that typically have no appreciable potential to cause effects to historic properties. Examples include pavement resurfacing, installation of fencing, construction of bicycle/pedestrian lanes, installation of rumble strips, and landscaping in previously disturbed ground. Work is limited to the activities listed in Appendix A. An undertaking will not qualify as exempt from review if conditions must be imposed to ensure that potential historic properties would not be affected.
Exempt Activities. The list of exempt activities applies to all projects not otherwise made exempt under Section V(A) “General Exemption.” For purposes of this Agreement, the term “in-kind replacement” is defined as installation of a new element that duplicates the material, dimensions, configuration and detailing of the original element.
Exempt Activities. For Undertakings that involve Historic Properties or are within APEs that contain Historic Properties, review of the following activities is not required because there is limited potential for the activity to result in an adverse effect.
A. Repair or replacement of electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems or their components, when no structural alteration is involved. This includes repair or replacement of electrical panels, breakers, circuits, switches, receptacles, plumbing and water lines, drains, sewers, fixtures, water heaters, heating vents, floor furnaces, wall heaters, central heat systems, and gas lines.
B. Painting of any exterior component which has previously been painted.
C. Repair, removal, or replacement in kind of existing utilities, such as sewer, water, electrical, gas, and xxxxx lines; storm drains; septic tanks; and xxxxx. Repair, removal, or replacement in kind of existing, non-historic infrastructure, such as foundations, sidewalks, curbs, driveways. Activities involving historic infrastructure, such as, but not limited to, stone and brick sidewalks, curbs, and roads, and historic street furniture, such as, but not limited to street lighting, benches, and water fountains, are NOT exempt from review.
Exempt Activities. If the proposed project involves only those activities listed in Appendix A as “Exempt Activities,” a VTrans Environmental Specialist or Qualified Staff will complete the Exempt Activity Form and Send a copy with the project. No Further review under Section 106 is required. All work for Appendix A activities is conducted from the road surface and is contained within the road prism.
Exempt Activities. No review of properties is required if program activities are limited solely to those listed because these activities have a limited potential to affect historic properties;
Exempt Activities. A. If the STATE determines that CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA program activities will involve properties less than fifty (50) years old or CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA activities are limited solely to those included in Appendix 1, no further review is required, including evaluation of the property for National Register eligibility.
B. If a property has been determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the National Register within the last five (5) years from the date the STATE receives application for funding for a project, then no review is necessary under this PA.
Exempt Activities. For Undertakings that involve Historic Properties, or are within APEs that contain Historic Properties, as determined by Qualified Personnel, review of the following activities is not required because there is limited potential for the activity to result in an adverse effect:
A. Repair or replacement of electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems or their components, when no structural alteration is involved. This includes repair or replacement of interior electrical panels, breakers, circuits, switches, receptacles, plumbing and water lines, drains, sewers, fixtures, water heaters, heating vents, floor furnaces, wall heaters, central heat systems, and gas lines.
B. Repair or replacement of existing asphalt roofing shingles with new asphalt roofing shingles.
C. Painting of any exterior component which has previously been painted.
D. Repair, removal, or replacement in kind of existing utilities in the same locations. Utilities include sewer, water, electrical, gas, and xxxxx lines; storm drains; septic tanks; and xxxxx. Installation of new utilities when those new utilities are replacing existing utilities that must be relocated to meet all applicable legal requirements.
E. Repair, removal, or replacement in kind of existing, non-historic infrastructure, such as foundations, sidewalks, curbs, driveways.
F. Replacement of existing porch footings in their existing locations.
G. Activities involving historic infrastructure, such as but not limited to stone and brick sidewalks; curbs; roads; and historic street furniture, i.e., street lighting, benches, and water fountains, are NOT exempt from review.
H. Acquisition, refinance or acquisition assistance.
I. Non-structural, non-permanent interior modifications for handicapped accessibility in kitchens and bathrooms, including grab bars, walk-in/roll-in tubs/showers, etc.
J. Non-structural interior modifications such as installing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, weatherstripping, caulking, wall/trim repairing, painting previously painted surfaces, and installing new hardware where no historic hardware is present.
Exempt Activities. The review of proposed HUD-funded projects is not required if the City’s CRD determines that program activities are limited to the exemptions outlined in Appendix B. Activities that are not applicable to this PA will still require compliance with Section 106 regulation 36 CFR Part 800.
Exempt Activities. A. No further review is required if the Preservation Professional determines that programs activities will involve properties with the following characteristics:
1. Properties evaluated to be less than fifty (50) years old and not meeting Criteria Consideration G; or
2. Properties that are currently evaluated as non-contributing to a proposed or existing National Register district; or
3. Historic preservation tax credit projects with Part I/II applications submitted to SHPO and which, having followed any conditions issued by SHPO, have been formally approved by SHPO in letter form.
4. Individually designated local landmark properties or properties in historic preservation districts for which the Landmarks Commission has issued a certificate of appropriateness; or
5. Program activities that are limited solely to those listed below.
Exempt Activities. The review of proposed HUD-funded projects is not required if the City determines that program activities are limited to one or more of those listed below because these activities present a limited potential to affect historic properties. Exemptions include:
A. Properties less than fifty (50) years old; unless such properties are determined to have achieved exceptional significance or,
B. Federally-funded community development activities limited solely to the following:
1. General community development activities that will not involve the alteration of potentially historic properties including;
2. Grants or loans to participants in any Economic Development program funded by CDBG which may be used for working capital, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and debt refinancing, or acquisition of non-historic buildings for reuse. Such activities shall require Section 106 review only if such activities should involve changes to structures that are either listed in or are eligible for inclusion in the National Register;
3. Upgrading of infrastructure and public facility repair and improvements including streets, drainage, sidewalks, in existing right-of-way or utility corridors, and neighborhood centers, except where significant historical materials retain their integrity from the historic period and exhibit distinctive materials, methods of construction or elements of design that would contribute to the character of a NRHP-listed or eligible historic district or property;
4. Projects consisting of grants or loans to eligible families or entities to be applied solely to the purchase of residence or businesses;
5. Acquisition of property which is limited to the legal transfer of title with no physical improvements or changes proposed;
6. Demolition of non-contributing due to age or condition, non-attached secondary structures (garages, sheds, etc.);
7. Rehabilitation of housing units fifty (50) years of age or older will be exempt when the following activities occur:
a. Repair of foundations and structural elements in a manner that is compatible with the scale and historic character of the district and property. Underpinning and ventilation of crawlspaces is permitted and, whenever original brick piers remain in place, shall be accomplished by setting the underpinning material at least three
