Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and associated regulations require that projects funded by the federal government respect local history and heritage. Because Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds are federal funds administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT) must verify that all projects meet the requirements of Section 106.

1. Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and Structures
If a project involves rehabilitation of a historic building or structure, Archives and History must review plans for the project. The goal of the review is to ensure that the proposed changes do not take away from the historic building or structure and its setting. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate plans.

• What are the significant historic features on the exterior and interior (exterior: wall material, windows, doors, porches, roof, chimneys, dormers; interior: circulation pattern, doors, transoms, trim, mantels, stairs, etc.) of this historic building?

• What changes are proposed? Will the historic features be retained? If not, please explain.
• Will new features be introduced? If so, what are they and what is the basis for their design? Further, how will they impact any of the significant features noted above?
• Will there be any changes in the site or other work that may physically impact significant archaeological features?

• Historic Photographs: Provide clear copies of historic photographs that are available. Please provide this information even if the features are missing or if they are not the basis for the new design.

• Current Photographs: Provide photographs of the existing conditions of the building. These should include interior as well as exterior features. When taking photographs, include several images of the overall building as well as some detail shots where changes are proposed.
• Plans and Specifications: Provide plans and specifications that fully document the proposed work
• New Construction: Provide a complete description of any new construction on the site. If the new work is an addition to the existing building, then include it on the floor plans for the building and include elevation drawings showing the existing building and the proposed addition. If the new construction is not connected to the historic building, but is on the site, then include a site plan showing the existing and the proposed as well as elevations of the proposed design.
• Ground Disturbance: Provide specific and detailed information about any work that will have a physical impact on the site around any historic buildings.

2. Streetscape Enhancement Projects
Streetscape enhancement projects within historic districts or areas with individual National Register-listed or eligible buildings can impact historic properties. For example, trees that are too large for the setting can obscure or physically impact historic buildings, and poorly planned sidewalk projects can cause damage to historic buildings. The goal of Archives and History’s review of these projects is to ensure that the proposed project will respect the history and character of your town.

• What are the significant historic features (street paving, sidewalk paving, curbing, street furniture, light fixtures, poles, and traffic signals and mounts, vegetation, etc.) of this streetscape. Please provide this information whether the features still exist or not.

• Will the historic features provide the basis for the design of the new features? If not, please explain?

• Will new features be introduced? If so, what are they and what is the basis for their design? Further, how will they impact any properties that contribute to the historic district?
• Will there be any changes in grade or other work that will physically impact historic buildings?

• Historic Photographs: Provide clear copies of any historic photographs that are available. Please provide this information even if the features are missing or if they are not the basis for the new design.
• Current Photographs: Provide photographs of the existing conditions of the project area. These should include general streetscape images as well as unique streetscape features. When taking photographs, include several images of the overall project area as well as some detail shots where changes are proposed.
• Plans: Provide plans that show the proposed work (paving—street and sidewalk, curbs, location of street furniture, vegetation, light fixtures and poles, traffic signals and mounts). You may show these features on one sheet or several sheets.
• Details: Provide details of the street furniture, light fixtures and poles, and traffic signals and mounts. You may provide these details by sending Archives and History manufacturer’s information (commonly called "cut-sheets") or other documentation.
• Physical Impact on Historic Buildings: Provide specific and detailed information on any work that will have a physical impact on historic buildings. This includes any change of grade from the existing level at the building. Where you will place new paving at a historic building, please show the expansion joint or other treatment that provides a separation between the new and the historic materials.