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SHPO PA233 State Project Reviews
Public Act 233 of 2023 requires the applicant for energy siting and storage facilities to consider and address impacts to the environment and natural resources, including, but not limited to, sensitive habitats and waterways, wetlands and floodplains, wildlife corridors, parks, historic and cultural sites, and threatened or endangered species. The applicant must submit this information to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for consideration in permitting the project. In order to facilitate considerations of historic and cultural sites (hereafter "Historic Properties"), the MPSC has required applicants to consult with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
If your project has a federal nexus, then you may also be required to consult under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended; wherein federal agencies are required to identify historic properties that may be affected by a proposed undertaking and to avoid, minimize, or mitigate any adverse effects. Section 106 regulations are codified in 36 CFR 800 and are available from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation website. If the project has a federal nexus, please follow the Michigan Section 106 Application Form.
If you have a question regarding whether your project has federal involvement, please contact the agency requesting consultation.
When you are ready to submit your completed PA233 State Energy Project Application, do so using this Smartsheet Portal.
To learn more about Public Act 233 of 2023...
More information can be found on the MPSC’s website at this link.
PA233 Application and Instructions to apply
Helpful Resources to Complete your Application
Michigan Above-Ground Survey Manual
The Michigan Above-Ground Survey Manual provides information regarding approaches to identification, documentation, and evaluation of historic above-ground sites, buildings, and features in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Identification, Evaluation, and Preservation Planning.
Historic Property Identification Forms
Michigan SHPO provides specific forms for the survey and identification of historic properties, both above and below ground. Please utilize the appropriate district/complex and landscape forms as necessary. PA223 projects are more likely to impact farmstead complexes and cultural landscapes.
Do Research With The SHPO
How to access historic resource and survey files from the State Historic Preservation Office.
