What is a SHPO?
The SHPO: The Act establishes the responsibilities of State Historic Preservation Officers, or "SHPO's,"
the State officials who administer the national historic preservation program at the State level. Each
SHPO is responsible for developing a statewide plan for preservation, surveying to identify historic
properties, nominating properties to the National Register, providing technical assistance to Federal,
State, and local agencies and the public, participating in the review of Federal undertakings that affect
historic properties, helping local governments become certified to participate in the program, and other
activities (See "What is a SHPO?").
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The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), a division of Arizona State Parks, is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and protection of Arizona's prehistoric and historic cultural resources. The SHPO staff represents various areas of expertise, including history, prehistoric and historic archaeology, historical architecture, and grants management. The programs and services provided by this staff are diverse and meet a range of needs within the public and private sectors of Arizona.
Here is a list of SHPO's
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/shpolist.htm
so thats a shpo who knew,lol.