Attachment 5 - Appendix D B2 MOA for PROTECTION of HISTORICAL PROP.pdf

This document is a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the protection of historic properties during normal operation and maintenance at the U.S. Army Soldiers Systems Center in Natick, Massachusetts. The MOA involves the Natick Soldiers Systems Center (NSSC), the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer (MA SHPO), and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Key provisions include exempt and non-reporting undertakings such as staining/painting/repair of existing concrete buildings, window and door replacements within the National Register (NR) eligible historic district, and exterior stair and canopy replacements.

The document outlines future projects planned that will require review with MA SHPO, including connecting wings between buildings, exterior facade upgrades, and specific building renovations. The agreement stipulates that the NSSC will ensure project designs are compatible with the historic Natick Research and Development Laboratories Historic District, following preservation guidelines. The MOA will be in effect for ten years, with provisions for annual reviews, dispute resolution, and reporting requirements to mitigate potential adverse effects on historic properties during ongoing facility maintenance and improvements.