![](media/image1.png){width="6.5in" height="0.6in"}Natural Resources
Conservation Service

6200 Jefferson NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109

**Phone**: (505) 761-4400 **Fax**: (505) 761-4462

**Web site**: [www.nm.nrcs.usda.gov]{.underline}

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July 28, 2005

**CULTURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL NOTE NO. NM5**

**SUBJECT: ECS -- COMPLETING THE SECTION 106 FORM**

**[Purpose]{.underline}**: To distribute information to the field.

**[Expiration Date]{.underline}**: September 30, 2005

**When correctly and completely evaluated the revised
*[Section106]{.underline}* form will provide adequate documentation for
consideration of cultural resources in the planning process.**

This technical note and the attached booklets provide additional
information on when and how to complete the ***[Section
106]{.underline}*** form. The attached booklets includes a step-by-step
instructions on how to complete the ***[Section 106]{.underline}*** form
and develop an ARC GIS map to accompany the form. Below is a brief
outline of when you should fill out the form.

**STEP 1.**

-   Is the proposed practice an undertaking likely to affect cultural
    resource? Complete Part A of the Revised ***[Section
    106]{.underline}*** form. If you are unsure consult the list of
    undertakings in the manual, the state agreements and/or contact the
    NRCS Cultural Resources Specialist (CRS).

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-   If the answer is "**NO**," document your determination on the
    ***[Section 106]{.underline}*** form, file in the case file and
    proceed with planning.

-   If your answer is "**YES**," **go to step 2.**

**STEP 2.**

Complete Part B.

-   Delineate on an ARC GIS USGS topograhphic map all areas that may
    potentially be altered. **NOTE:** Access and haul roads, borrow
    areas, areas where spoil will be placed, as well as the actual
    location of the conservation practice is part of the APE. Fill out
    the extent and location of the project in Part B of the ***[Section
    106]{.underline}*** form as outlined in the brochure.

**STEP 3.**

Are previously recorded sites located in or near the APE?

Consult the NRCS Cultural Resource Specialist (CRS) in order to
determine if there are previously recorded cultural resources in the
project area. **All records checks on the project areas must be
completed before conducting the cultural resource surveys for
projects.**

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The CRS will fill out the records portion of part B of the ***[Section
106]{.underline}*** form. If the field office has consulted the
Archeological Records Management Section (ARMS) directly, they will
provide information to you to attach to your forms.

-   If the CRS replies that an on-site cultural resources survey by a
    specialist is not required based on the literature search or based
    on the info supplied by ARMS **go to step 4**.

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-   If the CRS requests an on-site survey, based on a literature search
    or on the information supplied by ARMS, call to schedule a visit
    from the CRS as soon as possible.

**STEP 4 .**

**If you have completed the NRCS Cultural Resources training** conduct a
field inspection to determine if the cultural resources are in or near
the APE. Conduct transects over the APE looking for artifactual material
or remains of historic structures, or consult with CRS for recommended
survey method. Determine the location and extent of any cultural
remains. If you have not completed the NRCS Cultural Resources training
you must be accompanied by someone who has completed the training.

-   If the field inspection reveals no findings of cultural resources,
    document the results in the findings in Part C of the shaded
    portions of the ***[Section 106]{.underline}*** form and proceed
    with planning.

-   **Follow the instructions outlined in the attached brochure.**

-   Sign and date a copy of the completed ***[Section
    106]{.underline}*** form and return it to the CRS with the
    accompanying map (see attached booklets). The form and map will be
    forwarded to NM SHPO for consultation.

**Cultural Resource Review**

-   If the field inspection reveals the presence of cultural resources,
    consult with the cultural resource specialist. Then, with the
    assistance of the cultural resource specialist, finish Part C of the
    ***[Section 106]{.underline}*** form (see below).

**STEP 5.**

Will the proposed action or activity avoid impact to a known or
discovered cultural resource?

-   If your answer is "**YES**," complete the Conclusion section of Part
    C of the ***[Section 106]{.underline}*** form with the assistance of
    the cultural resource specialist. Sign and date the form and return
    a copy to the CRS. The form along with necessary maps and site
    documentation will be forwarded to SHPO for consultation.

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-   If your answer is "**NO**," the CRS will assist you in the
    development of alternatives that avoid adverse impact to the site.

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GEORGE CHAVEZ

State Resource Conservationist