This is part of a biannual blog series highlighting the agreement documents executed by PA SHPO in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations.
Between January 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026, the PA SHPO was a signatory to nine Section 106 agreements with four agencies as part of consultation to resolve adverse effects to historic properties. Below you will find two examples:
309 Center Valley Interchange Project
In February of 2026, the Federal Highway Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Stockbridge-Munsee Community, and Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office executed an agreement to mitigate for the impacts from the 309 Center Valley Interchange Project on archaeological sites that contribute to the Hardyston Jasper Archaeological District. Mitigation includes study of archaeological sites in the Lehigh River watershed using existing artifact collections at the State Museum of Pennsylvania and other sources. Following this study, a StoryMap will be created to present the results to the public.
Precontact jasper quarry pit in southeastern PA. Photo by PHMC, 2005.
Howell Farm
In March of 2026, mitigation commitments were made for the adverse effect associated with the construction of a solar project on the National Register eligible Howell Farm (PA-SHARE Resource #: 2016RE01570) and included a donation to the Historic Barn and Farm Foundation’s (HBFF) Barn Grant Program.
Howell Farm in Harrison Township, Potter County.
Historic Barn and Farm Foundation’s Barn Grant Program
The barn grant program was created because of a mitigation for a transportation project that affected a historic farm in 2020. More origins of the barn grant program can be found in this blog.
Northumberland County Grant Recipient for Roof Repair. Source: https://pahistoricbarns.org/barn-grant-program/
The HBFF Barn Grant program provides matching grants to barn owners for the preservation and repair of their barns. This year the grants will be offered in the amount of $5,000 per barn. If you would like to learn more about the grant program or possibly apply for a grant for your barn, applications are open through November 1, 2026, and more information can be found here.
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