Dear contact124@example.gov:
The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has reviewed your solar generation facility submission for the above-referenced undertaking pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations at 36 CFR Part 800.
Project description. SYNTHETIC demonstration record. Solar generation facility submitted by FHWA via ADOT.
Area of Potential Effects (APE). The APE includes a polygon of approximately 101.16 km² centered at 35.0903°, -111.7483° in Mohave County, Arizona.
Federal nexus. The APE intersects the following surface management jurisdictions: Private Land (Private); State Trust Land (State); County Land (County); Coconino N.F (USFS).
Flood hazard. The APE intersects FEMA flood zone(s) A, X (Special Flood Hazard Area).
Identified historic properties. The following NRHP-listed or eligible properties lie within or adjacent to the APE:
- Woody Mountain Lookout Tower (NRIS 87002458) — 5.78 km from APE centroid.
- Fort Tuthill Historic District (NRIS 04000257) — 7.80 km from APE centroid.
Section 4(f) considerations. 1 pre-1945 bridge(s) lie within 5 km of the APE; ADOT and FHWA Section 4(f) eligibility should be confirmed prior to construction.
ADOT historic / scenic route(s). Prescott to Flagstaff Highway; Sedona - Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road.
Determination. Based on the foregoing, SHPO concurs with a finding of ADVERSE EFFECT, with stipulations pursuant to 36 CFR 800.5. Stipulations to protect contributing resources during construction shall be incorporated into the project design and monitored by a qualified historic preservation specialist.
This determination is non-final until concurrence is received from all consulting parties. Should the scope of the undertaking change, please resubmit for re-review per 36 CFR 800.13.
Sincerely,