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Hermit Rest Water Storage Tank Replacement
Grand Canyon NP » Hermit Rest Water Storage Tank Replacement
In 2021, the NPS completed consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for the replacement of the Hermits Rest water tank. The project was initially found to have no adverse effect because the new tank was intended to replace the existing tank in kind.
During the contracting phase, newer safety requirements of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality required the addition of a ladder and platform to the replacement tank. "The tank" installed in 2022 also included a cap. These changes altered the tank's appearance and introduced visible modern features within the Hermits Rest National Historic Landmark. The NPS subsequently determined that the changes resulted in an adverse effect to the historic property.
The NPS developed the draft Memorandum of Agreement in consultation with the Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer to identify measures that will resolve the adverse effect. Because Hermits Rest is a National Historic Landmark, the consultation also considers the NPS responsibility under Section 110(f) of the National Historic Preservation Act to minimize harm to the landmark to the maximum extent possible.
The draft Memorandum of Agreement identifies measures the NPS will take to address the visual effects of the replacement tank and its safety features and to ensure that future work is carried out in accordance with the agreement.
During the contracting phase, newer safety requirements of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality required the addition of a ladder and platform to the replacement tank. "The tank" installed in 2022 also included a cap. These changes altered the tank's appearance and introduced visible modern features within the Hermits Rest National Historic Landmark. The NPS subsequently determined that the changes resulted in an adverse effect to the historic property.
The NPS developed the draft Memorandum of Agreement in consultation with the Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer to identify measures that will resolve the adverse effect. Because Hermits Rest is a National Historic Landmark, the consultation also considers the NPS responsibility under Section 110(f) of the National Historic Preservation Act to minimize harm to the landmark to the maximum extent possible.
The draft Memorandum of Agreement identifies measures the NPS will take to address the visual effects of the replacement tank and its safety features and to ensure that future work is carried out in accordance with the agreement.