An in-depth look at historic preservation responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

The Section 106 Essentials is a two-day course designed for those who are new to Section 106 review or those who want a refresher on its basic operation.  Taught by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), this course explains the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which applies any time a Federal, federally assisted, or federally approved activity might affect a property listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

What will you learn in The Section 106 Essentials?  This course features:

• Information on the most recent changes to the ACHP’s regulations, “Protection of Historic Properties”(36 CFR Part 800);
• New real-life case studies to illustrate each step in the Section 106 process
• Practical advice on how to make Section 106 work smarter and more efficiently to resolve conflicts between development plans and historic preservation values
• A revised curriculum and a course CD, featuring model documents, guidance materials, and a reference library.

Who should attend? You! The course is geared toward Federal, State, or local government officials, tribal representatives, or private consultants who encounter preservation-related law in their job, and members of the public with an interest in historic preservation.

2007 course locations and dates - All course sessions are two days and meet from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. each day. These are limited-enrollment courses, so we encourage you to register at your earliest convenience. Click a course location at http://www.achp.gov/106essentials.html for more information.

Accessibility – The ACHP schedules all courses in facilities that meet federal accessibility requirements. Officials sending an employee with special accessibility needs should contact Cindy Bienvenue at 202-606-8521.

Cost – Payment can be made by credit card or check, or Federal employees may submit Standard Form 182.

• Regular registration = $450.00
• Early bird registration (through January 5, 2007) = $400.00
• Group discounts available – see group registration forms for discounts.

Cancellations – Registrants cancelling at least 14 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund minus a 15% processing fee. Cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be given for cancellations made fewer than 14 days before the start of the course; however, substitutions may be made at no cost up until three days before the course begins.

Faculty – All courses are taught by highly knowledgeable ACHP Staff who are engaged both on a daily basis and have practical hands-on experience with Section 106 issues. Questions? For registration, hotel/travel information, group discounts and other frequently asked questions, contact Cindy Bienvenue at cbienvenue@achp.gov or call 202-606-8521.