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HUD Archives: PUBLIC NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF HUD � CA SHPO PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF HUD � CA SHPO PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region IX, hereby invites interested persons to participate in the development of a Programmatic Agreement designed to expedite the review of undertakings directly funded by HUD Region IX in the State of California. This programmatic agreement relates to projects subject to environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and its HUD implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 50, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality, as well as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 16 U.S.C. § 470f, and its implementing regulations at 36 C.F.R. Part 800, Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties.
HUD Region IX receives approximately one hundred applications for different forms of financial assistance each year to support financing or refinancing for affordable housing and other types of projects throughout the State of California. All of these requests for funding assistance are subject to environmental review and constitute undertakings under 36 CFR Part 800. Although not all applications will receive funding approval, all applications are subject to environmental review.
This enclosed draft agreement between Region IX HUD and the California State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is designed to differentiate undertakings whose effects on historic properties may be negligible (and would be subject to a limited HUD review – such as refinancing, maintenance and some rehabilitation activities) from those which have greater potential to affect historic properties (and which would be submitted for comment to SHPO, American Indian Tribes and interested parties under the full force of the regulation at 36 CFR 800 - such as substantial rehabilitation, demolition and new construction activities). By differentiating between these types of activities, HUD and CA SHPO will be able to focus more attention and preservation efforts on the projects which have the potential to affect historic properties and to expedite more efficiently those undertakings with negligible impacts.
The concept of this draft expands on the standard CA SHPO letter-of-agreement consultation exclusions regarding interior rehabilitation activities and undertakings affecting properties less than fifty years old. The definition of substantial rehabilitation included in this agreement is a nation-wide programmatic definition applicable to mortgage insurance applications under Sections 223(f) and 221(d)(4) of the National Housing Act. The PA will retain this HUD definition in order for HUD program staffs to more easily and consistently discern which proposals are covered by this agreement.
HUD Region IX welcomes the consultation of interested parties and organizations as we strive for more effective public participation in NEPA and Section 106 analyses, in our efforts to achieve more informed decision making and to promote cultural heritage and identity. In order to meet program timeframes, we request that you advise HUD with your comments regarding this preliminary draft agreement no later than Friday, September 14, 2012.
Under separate notice, HUD has requested comments on the draft programmatic agreement from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the California State Historic Preservation Office, and Federally recognized American Indian Tribes. Please submit your written comments to Ernest Molins, Regional Environmental Officer, HUD Region IX, 600 Harrison Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94107 or via email to ernest.molins@hud.gov.
AND THE CALIFORNIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
THE REVIEW OF HUD-FUNDED ACTIVITIES
SUBJECT TO 24 CFR PART 50
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") through various offices, including the Offices of the Assistant Secretaries for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, Public and Indian Housing, and Community Planning and Development, provides grant funding, mortgage insurance and other assistance, subject to environmental review under 24 CFR Part 50, "Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality", to entities within the State of California;
WHEREAS, HUD programs reviewed under 24 CFR Part 50, including mortgage insurance per Sections 223(f) and 221(d)(4) as well as other programs under Section 207 of the National Housing Act and programs under the Homeownership and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, require accelerated processing timelines;
WHEREAS, HUD is responsible for complying with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, (NHPA, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 470f), implemented pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 800 ("Section 106") when HUD conducts an environmental review under 24 C.F.R. Part 50;
WHEREAS, HUD undertakes many activities, through its offices, that include the acquisition, leasing, repair, minor rehabilitation, disposition of properties, most of which are affordable housing, as well as other activities that include the substantial rehabilitation, demolition, conversion and new construction of residential and non-residential properties, each of which is an undertaking ("Undertaking") as defined pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 800.16(y),
WHEREAS, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation issued in 1995 and revised in 2006 a "Policy Statement on Affordable Housing and Historic Preservation" that addresses implementation principles for Section 106 compliance, and those principles have been utilized in developing this Agreement;
WHEREAS, HUD Region IX Environmental staffs are well trained in standards of historic preservation and particularly in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act;
WHEREAS, HUD has determined that some of the Undertakings funded by its Programs have limited potential to affect properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and have consulted with the California State Historic Preservation Officer ("SHPO") pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 800.14 of the regulations implementing Section 106;
WHEREAS, HUD has invited the Native American Heritage Commission ("NAHC") and federally-recognized American Indian tribes, collectively listed in Exhibit A, to comment and/or consult in the development of this Agreement, in recognition of the unique government-to-government relationship between the Federal government and federally-recognized American Indian tribes;
WHEREAS, in accordance with 36 C.F.R. § 800.14(b)(2), HUD has notified the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Council) and invited the Council to participate in the development of this Programmatic Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, HUD and the SHPO agree that HUD Programs subject to Part 50 shall be administered in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take into account the effects of these undertakings on historic properties and satisfy Section 106 responsibilities.
HUD will ensure that the following measures are carried out.
UNDERTAKINGS NOT REQUIRING REVIEW BY SHPO OR COUNCIL
All Undertakings not identified under either Section (A) or Section (B) must be reviewed in full accordance with 36 C.F.R. Part 800.
The following types of Undertakings listed in Sections (A) and (B) have limited potential to affect historic properties and may be approved by HUD under 24 C.F.R. Part 50 without further consultation with SHPO or Council.
Maintenance and interior rehabilitation activities on existing buildings, structures and facilities, not including construction, demolition or substantial rehabilitation* activities.
Financing and refinancing of buildings, structures and facilities, including repair, maintenance and minor rehabilitation activities, not including construction, demolition or substantial rehabilitation* activities.
Acquisition, leasing or disposition of properties, provided that any properties to be disposed of are documented in the Environmental Review Record to be less than fifty years old and not listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually or as a contributor to a historic district.
Demolition of properties less than fifty years old, provided that the properties are documented in the Environmental Review Record not to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually or as a contributor to a historic district.
Undertakings where SHPO has already concurred on a finding of "no historic properties affected," "no historic properties present" or "no adverse effect" on historic properties within the previous five years and where the scope and magnitude of the undertaking are not changing, provided that HUD must document its Environmental Review Record with a copy of the prior SHPO concurrence letter.
Protection, repair and restoration activities necessary to control or arrest the effects of disasters or of imminent threats to public safety
* Undertakings involving Substantial Rehabilitation are not eligible for this exemption. An undertaking involves substantial rehabilitation when it meets one of the following criteria:
a) The cost of repairs, replacements and improvements exceeds the greater of 15% of the estimated property replacement cost after completion of all repairs, replacements and improvements, or $6500 per unit in repairs, replacements and improvements, or
b) Two or more major building components are being substantially replaced.
B. Substantial Rehabilitation Exclusions
The following types of Undertakings require HUD to document that the subject buildings, structures and/or facilities are less than fifty years old and not listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually or as a contributor to a historic district, and to obtain the concurrence from a HUD Environmental Officer. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "in-kind replacement" is defined as installation of a substitute element that duplicates the material, dimensions, configuration and detailing of the original element.
Streets, driveways, alleys, and parking areas. In-kind repair, repaving, sealing, striping and coating of existing concrete or asphalt surfaces and parking areas as long as they do not involve substantial earth moving, such as footing/foundation trenching or excavation.
Curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retaining walls. In-kind repair of existing concrete or asphalt surfaces or in-kind repair/replacement of concrete, brick, or stone materials for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and retaining walls.
Site improvements. In-kind repair or replacement of site improvements, including, but not limited to fences, landscaping, gazebos, breezeways, carports, pathways and steps, provided that they do not involve substantial earth moving, such as footing/foundation trenching or excavation.
Below Ground Utilities. Modifications to existing water, sewer, natural gas distribution, electric or telecommunication facilities where work will occur in or adjacent to the existing utility trench.
Above Ground Utilities. Repair or replacement of existing wires, anchors, crossarms, and other miscellaneous hardware on existing overhead lines; not including the replacement or installation of poles or water towers.
Park and playground equipment. Installation, repair or replacement of park and playground equipment and sheds, excluding buildings.
Temporary structures. Installation or replacement of temporary structures including scaffolding, barriers, screening, fences, protective walkways, signage, office trailers or restrooms.
Foundations. Below-grade repair and reinforcement of foundations, where work will occur in or immediately adjacent to the existing foundation.
Windows and doors. In-kind repair and in-kind replacement of windows and doors, including caulking and weather stripping.
Storm windows and storm doors. Installation of exterior storm windows and doors provided they conform to the shape and size of the existing windows and doors.
Walls and Siding. Repair and in-kind replacement of wall or siding material.
Painted surfaces. Removal and abatement of exterior paint by non-destructive means, limited to hand scraping, low pressure water wash (less than 200 p.s.i.), heat guns, or paint-removal chemicals, provided that the removal method is consistent with the provisions of 24 C.F.R. Part 35, "Lead-Based Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures," and that the abatement does not involve the removal or alteration of exterior decorative features.
Application of exterior paint, pointing and caulking.
Porch, balcony elements and bridge connections between buildings. Repair or in-kind replacement of deteriorated porch, bridge and balcony elements that match existing materials and dimensions, such as columns, flooring, floor joists, ceilings, railing, lattice and balustrades.
Roofing. Repair or in-kind replacement of roof cladding and sheeting, flashing, gutters, soffits, cupolas, chimneys, parapets, skylights and downspouts.
Awnings. Repair or replacement of awnings.
Mechanical systems. Placement and installation of exterior HVAC mechanical units, solar panels, equipment and vents not on the front elevation.
Basement bulkhead doors. Replacement or repair of basement bulkhead doors and installation of basement bulkhead doors not on the front elevation.
Lighting. Repair or in-kind replacement of existing light fixtures and installation of additional decorative or security lights.
Mothballing. Securing or mothballing a property by boarding over window and door openings, making temporary roof repairs, and/or ventilating the structure.
Accessibility Ramps. Temporary ramps that do not irreversibly impact porches or railings.
Mechanical systems. Installation, replacement or repair of plumbing, HVAC systems and units, electrical wiring and fire protection systems. Included are restroom improvements and fixture replacements, provided the work is contained within the existing restroom walls, and installation of photovoltaic systems provided they are not visible on the front elevation of the building seen from the street. Also included are kitchen cabinet and fixture replacements or rehabilitation, provided the work is contained within the existing kitchen walls.
b) Insulation. Installation of insulation in ceiling and attic spaces.
c) Floors. Rehabilitation or replacement of floors and stairs, in-kind replacement of stair treads, replacement of carpets.
d) Asbestos abatement. Abatement or control of asbestos or other toxic materials.
e) Surfaces. Repair or in-kind replacement of interior surface treatment, such as floors, walls, ceilings, plaster and woodwork.
f) Painted surfaces. Removal of interior paint by non-destructive means, limited to hand scraping, heat plates or heat guns, or paint-removal chemicals, provided that the removal method is consistent with the provisions of 24 C.F.R. Part 35, "Lead-Based Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures."
g) Fixtures. Repair or replacement of bathroom and kitchen equipment and fixtures.
Seismic and structural repairs. Seismic and structural repairs of buildings and parking facilities, provided that there is no substantial earth moving, such as new footings, foundation-trenching or excavation.
II. DISCOVERIES AND UNFORESEEN EFFECTS
If, during the implementation of these programs, a previously unidentified property that may be found eligible for inclusion in the National Register is encountered, or a known National Register historic property may be affected in an unanticipated manner, HUD will assume its responsibilities pursuant to 36 C.F.R. Part 800.13(b).
At any time during the implementation of the measures stipulated in this Agreement, should an objection to any measure or manner of implementation be raised by a signatory, HUD shall take the objection into account and consult with the objecting party and the SHPO to resolve the issue.
A. HUD shall represent itself in all matters of dispute resolution that pertain specifically to this Agreement.
B. The responsibilities of the signatories to carry out all other actions subject to the terms of this Agreement that are not the subject of the dispute shall remain in effect.
C. There will be no binding mediation or arbitration with any party.
Notification or other communication between parties to this Agreement should be made in care of the addresses provided in Exhibit B.
Any party may request that this Agreement be amended, whereupon HUD and the SHPO will consult with the other parties in accordance with 36 C.F.R. Part 800.14(b) to consider an amendment. Amendments will only be considered if made in writing and must be approved in writing by all parties to this Agreement to go in effect.
Any party to this Agreement may terminate its participation by providing thirty (30) days written notice to all other parties. In the event of termination, the terminating party will comply with 36 C.F.R. 800.3 through 800.6 with respect to individual Undertakings covered by this Agreement.
VII. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall continue in force and effect for ten (10) years from the date the last signatory has signed the Agreement. At any time in the six-month period prior to the Agreement’s expiration, the signatories may request that the SHPO extend the Agreement for five (5) additional years, provided the request is made in writing, that there are no substantive modifications, that HUD and the SHPO agree, and that any other signatory wishing to remain party to the Agreement also agrees. Should a party to this Agreement, other than HUD or the SHPO, choose to not extend its participation in the Agreement, the Agreement will not be nullified for the other parties.
EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION of this Agreement evidences that HUD has satisfied its responsibilities under Section 106 of the NHPA for the Undertakings as described in this Agreement and funded by the HUD Programs. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
By: ____________________________________________________Date:_____________
Name: Ophelia Basgal
Title: Regional Administrator_____________________________________
Name: Milford W. Donaldson
Title: State Historic Preservation Officer________________________
LIST OF TRIBAL ORGANIZATION AND TRIBES NOTIFIED
Shawn Normington
Big Lagoon Rancheria of Smith River Indians
Big Pine Paiute Shoshone Tribe
2726 Rancheria Road
Roselyn Lwenya
Darlene Coombes
Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Rancheria
3730 State Highway 45 # B
Sarah Leash, Tribal Secretary
PO Box 391741
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians of the Viejas Reservation
555 S.Cloverdale Blvd Suite A
1349 Rocking W Way
3750 Westwind Boulevard, Suite 200A
Desidero Vela
Greg Sarris, Chairman
500 Merriman Ave.
Lacie Miles
Greenville, CA 95937
Rudy Inong
Pam Arviso
Arlene Dutscke
3535 Industrial Drive Suite b2
Pauma Valley, CA 92601
Mel O. Joseph
437 Aviation Boulevard
27368 Via Indsutria, Suite 105
Owens Valley Indian Commission
46 Tusu Lane
Leslie Loshe
Syndi Smallwoood
Pinoleville Pomo Nation of the Pinoleville Rancheria
500 B. Pinoleville Drive
2251 S. State Street
3250 Road 1
Tracey Avila, Tribal Chair
San Manuel General Council
101 Pure Water Lane
Highland CA, 92326
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysable Reservation
190 Sherwood Hill Dr.
Shingle Springs Tribal Council
Kara Brundine-Miller, Chairperson
Sycuan Band Tribal Council
Cliff Raley
Timbi-sha Shoshone Tribe (Death Valley Reservation)
Torres Martinez Tribal Council
Kerri Vera
Juanita Watterson
Star Route 4, Box 56-C
Thomas O’Rourke Sr., Chairperson
LIST OF PRESERVATION ORGANIZATIONS NOTIFIED
5 Third St., Suite 424
Linda Dishman, Exec. Dir.
Mike Buhler, Exec. Dir.
San Francisco Arch. Heritage
Bruce Koons, Exec. Dir.
Save Our Heritage Org. (SOHO)
Michael Newland, Pres.
Soc. for Cal. Arch. Bus. Offc.
1692 Mangrove Ave., #153
MAILING ADDRESSES OF SIGNATORIES
Pacific l- Hawaii – Region IX
CALIFORNIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER: