Draft Programmatic Agreement Among the Federal Highway Administration, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Others for Implementation of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

In Reply Refer To:
8150 (NV933) P

United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Nevada State Office
P.O. Box 12000 (1340 Financial Blvd.)
Reno, Nevada 89520-0006
http://www.blm.gov/nevada

10/27/2011

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To: District Managers, Nevada

From: Deputy State Director for Resources, Lands and Planning, Nevada

Subject: Draft Programmatic Agreement Among the Federal Highway Administration, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Others for Implementation of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

DD: November 9, 2011

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) have requested review and comment by Bureau of Land Management Nevada (BLM) on a draft Programmatic Agreement for the Federal-aid Highway Program in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. The agencies have provided the draft Agreement for our review and comment; appendices C and D are separate from the main body of the Agreement.

Please provide written comments to Tom Burke (t1burke@blm.gov) no later than November 9, 2011, referencing page numbers and appropriate sections. The Nevada State Office will compile comments in response to the agencies’ request.

Signed By:
Patrick J. Gubbins
Acting State Director

Authenticated By:
Ellyn Darrah
Administrative Assistant

Attachments
1 -Draft Programmatic Agreement
2 -Appendix C—Short Report Format
3 -Appendix D—FHWA Directive on Undertakings with No Potential for Adverse Effects
4 -Attachment from FHWA on signatory and concurring party statuses