ma.fhwa.construction of a roundabout at the intersection of north king street & hatfield street.np.19aug19.pdf
August 19, 2019
Ms. Cassandra Chase Ostrander
Environmental Protection Specialist
Federal Highway Administration
Massachusetts Division
55 Broadway 10th Floor
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
Ref: Proposed Construction of a Roundabout at the Intersection of North King Street and Hatfield Street
City of Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
(MassDOT Project #606555)
ACHPConnect Log Number: 14279
Dear Ms. Ostrander:
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has received your notification and supporting
documentation regarding the adverse effects of the referenced undertaking on a property or properties listed or
eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Based upon the information provided, we have
concluded that Appendix A, Criteria for Council Involvement in Reviewing Individual Section 106 Cases, of
our regulations, “Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR Part 800), does not apply to this undertaking.
Accordingly, we do not believe that our participation in the consultation to resolve adverse effects is needed.
However, if we receive a request for participation from the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Tribal
Historic Preservation Officer, affected Indian tribe, a consulting party, or other party, we may reconsider this
decision. Additionally, should circumstances change, and it is determined that our participation is needed to
conclude the consultation process, please notify us.
Pursuant to 36 CFR §800.6(b)(1)(iv), you will need to file the final Memorandum of Agreement (MOA),
developed in consultation with the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and any other
consulting parties, and related documentation with the ACHP at the conclusion of the consultation process.
The filing of the MOA, and supporting documentation with the ACHP is required in order to complete the
requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Thank you for providing us with the notification of adverse effect. If you have any questions or require further
assistance, please contact Ms. Mandy Ranslow at 202-517- 0218 or by e-mail at mranslow@achp.gov.
Sincerely,
LaShavio Johnson
Historic Preservation Technician
Office of Federal Agency Programs