Section 4(f) Overview
This section will start you off with a general overview of the statute known as Section 4(f). More detailed information about each topic presented here is available as you navigate through this site.
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The NHPA and Section 4(f) are separate laws with very different requirements; however, there is some overlap when historic properties are involved. A key difference between the two laws is that Section 106 is essentially a consultative procedural requirement. In contrast, Section 4(f), which is a substantive law, precludes project approval if there is a use of a historic site when a prudent and feasible avoidance alternative is available. It should be noted that an adverse effect finding under Section 106 and a Section 4(f) "use" are not the same. You
will find more discussion on this point in the Related Statutes section.
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What is Section 4(f)?
Does Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act duplicate Section 4(f)?