Iowa Admin. Code r. 261-414.5 - Procedures

(1) Technical assistance. The state historic preservation office (SHPO) shall advise and assist federal agencies in carrying out their responsibilities under the Act (and other federal historic preservation laws) and shall cooperate with federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, or their applicants; organizations; and individuals to ensure historic properties are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development.

(2) SHPO review of federal undertakings.

a. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, agency officials and agency program applicants or recipients requesting the views of the SHPO on an undertaking shall submit documentation regarding the undertaking and potential effects to historic properties.

b. The SHPO shall make available forms intended to assist agency officials and agency program applicants and recipients in organizing information and to allow the review and compliance program staff and other consulting parties to render informed advice on an undertaking. Forms will be made available on the authority website. Submittals shall be directed to Review and Compliance Coordinator, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Des Moines, Iowa 50315.

c. The SHPO shall respond to initial determinations submitted by an applicant or groups of applicants authorized to initiate consultation by the agency pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.2(c)(4) or to a final agency determination of eligibility.

d. The SHPO shall apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation when opining on determinations of National Register eligibility.

e. With respect to the determination of whether a property is eligible for listing, in the event that the SHPO and the agency official do not agree as to the determination of eligibility, the SHPO shall include an explanation of its opinion which shall be based on the National Register criteria and relevant National Park Service guidelines for evaluation of historic properties.

f. The SHPO may respond to agency determinations and findings of effect.

g. A SHPO nonconcurrence with an agency finding of effect shall include an explanation based upon the Advisory Council's criteria of adverse effect in accordance with 36 CFR § 800.5(a).

h. If the SHPO elects to consult, the SHPO shall respond within 30 calendar days of receipt of an agency's request for review of a finding or determination in accordance with 36 CFR § 800.3(c)(4) and the National Park Service's applicable requirements. The SHPO shall base any recommendations upon consideration of all of the factors enumerated in 36 CFR § 800.4(b)(1).

i. The recommendations and decisions of the SHPO are subject to the review and approval of the director. This review may be initiated by the director for any reason or may be requested in the manner described in rule 223-42.7 (303). To facilitate this opportunity for review, the SHPO will generally submit its recommendation to the director within 14 calendar days of receipt.

j. If the director is unable to make a determination regarding the request for review within the federally mandated 30-day consultation period, the director may, upon advising the applicant, request that the federal agency extend the consultation period for such time as the director requires to make such a determination.

(3) Resolution of adverse effects. The SHPO shall participate in the consultation to develop and evaluate alternatives or modifications to undertakings that could avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties in accordance with the provisions of 36 CFR § 800.6 or the terms of executed agreements, easements and covenants.

(4) Emergency procedures. The SHPO shall abide by the procedures that govern an agency's historic preservation responsibilities during any disaster or emergency in lieu of 36 CFR §§ 800.3 through 800.6.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 261-414.5

Editorial change: IAC Supplement 2/7/2024