State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
The State or Tribal historic preservation officer (SHPO or THPO, accordingly) reflects the interests of the State or Tribe and its citizens in the preservation of their cultural heritage. The SHPO or THPO, accordingly, advises and assists Federal agencies ...to ensure that historic properties are taking into consideration at all levels of planning and development. (36 CFR Part 800 (Section 106) "Protection of Historic Properties", of the National Historic Preservation Act.) For additional information, please consult your State or Tribal program, or visit www.achp.gov/preservation-policy.