Public comments sought on KYTC/FHA historic preservation plans

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Federal Highway Administration are seeking public comment on how federally funded transportation projects in the commonwealth comply with the National Historic Preservation Act.

The KYTC says public comments are being sought on the draft Kentucky Section 106 Programmatic Agreement, which establishes the process used to “identify historic properties that may be affected by projects, evaluate potential impacts, and determine how any adverse effects can be avoided, minimized, or mitigated.” The properties may be listed on or be eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and include buildings, structures, sites, districts, or objects of significance.

The KYTC says public input will “help inform the final agreement and ensure the process continues to balance transportation improvements with the preservation of Kentucky’s historic resources.” The draft agreement can be found on the KYTC’s Division of Environmental Analysis website under the Cultural Resources section.

The deadline to submit comments is July 16. Comments may be submitted to Environmental Control Manager Daniel B. Davis by mail (Daniel B. Davis, Environmental Control Manager, Cultural Resource Branch, Division of Environmental Analysis, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622) or by email at daniel.davis@ky.gov. Visit the KYTC website for more information.