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What is SHPD?	SHPD is an abbreviation for “State Historic Preservation Division”, an office under the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). The SHPD is Hawaiʻi's State Historic Preservation Office.
What does SHPD do?	SHPD serves to protect and preserve historic properties significant to Hawaiʻi’s history through several program areas. These program areas include: Review and Compliance under Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) 6E and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106, Burial Regulation, Hawaii and National Register, Certified Local Government, and Outreach. SHPD is organized into four branches to manage these program areas: Administration, Archaeology, History and Culture, and Architecture. SHPD strives to ensure that negative impacts to historic properties are avoided or lessened so that future generations may also enjoy and appreciate historically significant districts, sites, objects, structures, and buildings.
Where is SHPD located?	SHPD’s main office is located in Kapolei, Oʻahu here: Kakuhihewa Building 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Suite 555 Kapolei, HI 96707 For the location of our satellite offices on neighbor islands please visit the SHPD website here: SHPD Contacts
How do I contact SHPD staff?	Please see the SHPD contact list here: SHPD Contacts
What type of resources are available at SHPD, and is there a fee for research?	SHPD maintains archaeological reports, previous project determinations, general correspondence, nominations to the State and National Registers, quad maps, and other historic site records. Some research may require staff assistance and require a fee.
How do I access the SHPD Library?	Please email the SHPD Librarian, dlnr.hp.library@hawaii.gov. Please visit the SHPD Forms page for the Library Patron Registration Form.
What is an historic property?	Under HRS Chapter 6E, an historic property is an object, district, structure, site, or building that is 50 years or older. Historic properties that meet the significance criteria and retain historic integrity may be eligible for, or listed to, the Hawaiʻi or National Register of Historic Places. For a list of properties nominated for and listed to the Hawaiʻi Register and the National Register, please see an up to date list here: SHPD Home Page
What type of reviews does SHPD conduct?	• HRS 6E-10 review: a review of alterations or changes to privately owned properties which are listed on the Hawaiʻi Register. • HRS 6E-42 review: a review of projects that require a state or county permit, certificate, land use change, subdivision, or other entitlement for use, which may affect a historic property. • HRS 6E-08 review: a review of any state or county project with potential to affect historic properties. • NHPA 106 review: a review of projects with a federal nexus that have potential to impact historic properties.
Does SHPD control the types of permits received and whether a permit is issued or not?	No. SHPD does not approve or disapprove projects. SHPD reviews projects for impacts to historic properties. SHPD does not decide which and what type of county permits are routed to its office. SHPD does not control whether the respective permitting agency issues or denies a permit. The respective permitting agency holds authority over the permitting process but shall take into consideration any comments SHPD provides during the review process.
My project was flagged by the County Planning Department, what now?	• HRS 6E-10: If you're property is on the Historic Register, please submit the 6E form with associated documentation to SHPD for review. • HRS: 6E-42: It is the responsibility of the county to ensure that the project complies with this statute. Please submit a 6E form with associated documentation to SHPD. • HRS 6E-08: It is the responsibility of the lead state or county agency to ensure compliance with 6E-08. The state or county agency should complete and submit a 6E form with all associated documentation to SHPD. • You can access the 6E submittal form here: Forms Please be aware that the county and SHPD systems are not linked. Separate submittals must be made to the county and SHPD.

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