1. Review applications submitted for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, administered by the Community and Economic Development Office, Lead Hazard Control Grant Program, of Burlington, Vermont for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Section 106 review shall include, but is not limited to: a. A determination as to whether proposed activities involve properties that are less than 50 years old, or involve only exempt activities as defined in the Programmatic Agreement between the Burlington Lead Program and the Vermont State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO); currently, a Programmatic Agreement is being reviewed by SHPO and will take effect when approved and signed by each party. b. A determination as to whether properties are listed or are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places to determine if Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation apply; c. Documentation regarding eligibility of properties not listed in the National Register of Historic Places to determine if Secretary’s Standards for Rehabilitation apply; d. Preparation of recommendations to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) when it has been determined that proposed activities cannot meet with the Secretary’s Standards, as well as overseeing recommended mitigation measures when necessary; e. Consultation with the SHPO for projects involving potential disturbance of archeological properties; f. Submission and maintenance of correspondence and documentation to the National Advisory Council, Burlington Lead Program, and/or SHPO, as required, regarding the project’s compliance with the provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. i. Review of projects will involve examination of all relevant application materials submitted to the Burlington Lead Program; field visits to project sites; documentation of findings; and property-related research and/or interviews, as necessary. ii. All reviewsshall be completed consistent with the provisions of the Programmatic Agreement between the Burlington Lead Program and Vermont Division of Historic Preservation. iii. All reviews shall be complete and submitted to the SHPO within 3 weeks of receipt of the work order. 2. Provide technical assistance and preliminary reviews of projectsthat grantees are considering submitting to Burlington Lead Program for HUD funding. 3. Work with the Burlington Lead Program staff to identify and resolve potential conflicts between preservation of historic properties, the development and maintenance of perpetually affordable housing, and public health issues related to lead poisoning. 4. Provide technical assistance to grantees and Burlington Lead Program staff regarding general and project specific historic preservation issues. 5. Conduct training workshops for Burlington Lead Program staff if requested
