Federal Agencies

The following information is intended for use by federal agencies in complying with Section 106 guidelines in Kentucky. For questions, please email Nicole.Konkol@ky.gov.

Useful Links / Documents

36CFR800 – National Historic Preservation Act

An Introduction to Section 106 from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

Fieldwork Specifications (2017).pdf

Section 106 Cover Sheet

Basics

Definitions - Under Construction!

Acronyms - Under Construction!

How to Submit Documentation for Review

Contact Nicole at Nicole.Konkol@ky.gov

Documents Required for Survey Consideration

Section 106 Cover Sheet with Supporting Documentation
Project Description
Map(s)

Photographs

Email address for Point(s) of Contact
Cover Letter or Email Requesting Concurrence with Finding/Determination

Documents Recommended for Survey Consideration

Results of a Preliminary Records Review from the Office of State Archaeology

Results of a Preliminary Site Check from KHC’s Site Identification Team

Results of a Full Literature and Background Search (for complex projects or project areas)

Guidelines for Conducting Archaeological Fieldwork

Archaeological Investigations (Phase I)

Archaeological Investigations (Phase II)

Archaeological Investigations (Phase III

Geophysics

Metal Detecting

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Magnetometry/Gradiometry

Drones

Light Detecting and Ranging (LiDAR)

Linear Resources

Rockshelters and Caves

Cemeteries

Underwater

Monitoring

Guidelines for Reporting on Archaeological Fieldwork

No Site Presence

Sites Recorded/Revisited

Monitoring

Geophysics

Linear Resources

Rockshelters and Caves

Cemeteries

Underwater

Management Summaries

Phase I Reports

Phase II Reports

Phase III Reports