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 outlines protocols for preserving and maintaining 13 original buildings within the Natick Research and Development Laboratories Historic District, ensuring compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act.

The agreement specifies exempt and non-reporting undertakings, including staining/painting/repair of existing concrete buildings, window and door replacements, exterior stair and canopy replacements, and future projects that will require consultation with the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer (MA SHPO). The MOA is valid for ten years, with provisions for annual reviews, dispute resolution, and reporting on activities that may impact historic properties. The document was signed by the Department of the Army Soldiers System Center and the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer in December 2012.