ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION'S TOP TEN GUIDELINES FOR CORRESPONDENCE UNDER SECTION 106

1. Document all Federal agency determinations in writing.
   
   
2. Notify potential consulting parties in writing early in the planning process for an undertaking.
   
   
3. Describe all parts of the undertaking clearly and concisely.
   
   
4. Establish ample timeframes for consulting party review of information.
   
   
5. Be prepared to allow for ample time for consulting party review of agency determinations.
   
   
6. All official correspondence must be sent by the responsible Federal agency.
   
   
7. In some situations, email may be used to transit official correspondence.
   
   
8. No response from an Indian tribe, local government, or any other logical consulting party does not mean you should stop sending them information.
   
   
9. Include written provisions for unexpected emergency or discovery situations when documenting a No Adverse Effect determination.  It can't hurt!
   
   
10. Seek advice from the ACHP if you have questions!
    
    

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