The department recommends that this form be completed even in cases where project information is included in a separate document (e.g., an Environmental Impact Statement), although such documents may be attached if they provide an important part of the project description.
Before completing the Project Review Application form, information from the DHR Archives and Library and from other repositories, as appropriate, should be obtained. Visit the Archives Searches section of this site to learn how to request information from the DHR archives
Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the SHPO has 30 days, after receipt of all necessary information, to provide comments on a project. Accurate and complete responses will help to provide a timely review.
A separate application for cell tower projects is available to streamline the process.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Environmental Review
State and Federal Laws and Regulations
Environmental Review Staff Directory
Guidelines for Conducting Cultural Resource Survey in
Virginia