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<br />Janus Research Introduction
<br />Janus Research is the Cultural Resources Management (CRM) firm that consistently provides the Florida
<br />Department of Transportation with high-quality cultural resource management services. We have a solid
<br />understanding of the challenges posed by federal laws, regulations, and guidelines, and know how to negotiate
<br />the complex process of State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and regulatory approval. We excel at
<br />developing creative mitigation strategies with little or no impact to construction schedules. We have long-
<br />standing relationships with the staff of the Florida Division of Historical Resources’ Compliance and Review
<br />Section, Federal Highway Administration, the State Archaeologist, the SHPO, the Miccosukee Section 106
<br />Representative, and the Seminole Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. During our over 40 years in business, we
<br />have grown into the most trusted Florida-based, full service Cultural Resource Management consulting firm
<br />known for our leadership and professional innovation.
<br />Janus Research offers tested experts with a solid understanding of the challenges associated with a changing
<br />environment of reduced budgets, delegation of responsibilities, and streamlined project development. Our
<br />ability to identify, assess, and solve potential issues during the early phases of a project is born from our proven
<br />record of solving issues unique to Florida and our hands-on experience guiding you through the permitting and
<br />regulatory environment. Our approach stresses early and sustained coordination with a goal of developing
<br />consensus to keep the project on schedule. Our strategy combines flexibility, experience, and resourcefulness,
<br />to each assigned task tailored to your specific requirements and circumstances. Our technical approach will
<br />comply with NEPA, Section 106, Chapter 267, F.S., as applicable, FDOT CRM Handbook, Chapter 12 of the PD&E
<br />Manual, the FDHR Operations and Standards Manual, and Chapter 1A-46. As appropriate, we will also
<br />coordinate with the staff of local preservation agencies as well as the State Environmental Management Office
<br />regarding technical matters. We know that federal and state guidelines change, and our close interaction with
<br />the State Environmental Management Office, the Federal Highway Administration, and the State Historic
<br />Preservation Office and Division of Historical Resources help us focus our efforts in order to obtain agency
<br />approval in a timely and cost-effective manner.
<br />JANUS STAFF INTRO
<br />Kenneth Hardin, President and CEO of Janus Research
<br />Kenneth Hardin the serves as the Project Manager of all City of Miami projects. In his 39 years of experience,
<br />Mr. Hardin has played a key role in the development of statewide policies, procedures, and preservation law,
<br />having assisted the Florida Department of Transportation with their Cultural Resource Management Handbook,
<br />updates of the PD&E Manual, Section 106 and 4(f) training, and the implementation of ETDM, sociocultural
<br />effects analysis, and Native American coordination. He is a leading authority in Section 106, NEPA cultural
<br />resource compliance, and Section 4(f) for transportation projects. He has an in-depth understanding of the
<br />challenges posed by federal laws, regulations, and guidelines and knows how to successfully negotiate the
<br />complex process of State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and regulatory approval.
<br />Mr. Hardin excels at developing creative mitigation strategies with little or no impact to construction schedules
<br />and has long-standing relationships with the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer, the US Army Corps of
<br />Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Coast Guard, Federal Highway
<br />Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Rail Administration, the Advisory Council for Historic
<br />Preservation, and the National Park Service as well as preservation officers of local government in east and
<br />south Florida. Mr. Hardin is a court certified expert witness in the field of archaeology and cultural resource
<br />management.
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