An Act To Protect Historic Places and Structures on the Federal Aid Highway System

Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §709  is enacted to read:

§ 709.  Historic preservation

Any construction or maintenance of a highway that receives federal funds under section 57 or is a federal aid highway under this Title must comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and any supporting federal regulations if the construction or maintenance involves or affects a structure or place listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

SUMMARY

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act when performing construction or maintenance on a federal aid highway that involves or affects a structure or place listed on the National Register of Historic Places.