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SBY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE MANUAL 32-7003

20 APRIL 2020

Civil Engineering

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at www.epublishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: AF/A4CA

Supersedes: AFI 32-7064, 22 November

2016, and AFI 32-7065, 6 October 2016

Certified by: SAF/IE

(Mr. John W. Henderson)

Pages: 127

This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 32-70, Environmental

Considerations in Air Force Programs and Activities, and supports Air Force Instruction (AFI)

32-7001, Environmental Management. It provides guidance and procedures for cultural resource and natural resource programs at Air Force installations. This publication applies in its entirety to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air

National Guard, and individuals with contractual obligations to comply with Air Force publications located at installations in the U.S. and its territories. For personnel located at installations outside of the U.S. and its territories, this AFMAN is applicable if it directs action that is not specified by applicable host nation Final Governing Standards, AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, or AFI 32-7091, Environmental Management Outside the United

States, and that action does not conflict with an of these publications. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, or T-3”) number following the compliance statement. See AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms

Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit waiver requests through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requester’s commander for non-tiered compliance items. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with

AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force

Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

This publication may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements must be routed to the

Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) of this publication for coordination prior to certification http://www.epublishing.af.mil/

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and approval. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using the AF Forms 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.”. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 8

1.1. Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF)

1.2. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy

(SAF/IE)

1.3. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and

Energy (SAF/IEE)

1.4. The General Counsel of the Air Force (SAF/GC) through the Deputy General

Counsel, Installations, Energy and Environment (SAF/GCN)

1.5. Headquarters, United States Air Force, The Judge Advocate General (AF/JA) through the Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Civil Law and Litigation

Directorate, Environmental Law and Litigation Division (AFLOA/JACE)

1.6. Director, Air Force History and Museums Policies and Programs (AF/HO)

1.7. Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations, & Force Protection, Directorate of Civil Engineers (AF/A4C)

1.8. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center

1.9. Air Force Civil Engineer Center Environmental Directorate (AFCEC/CZ)

1.10. Air Force Civil Engineer Center Fire Emergency Services Division

(AFCEC/CXF)

1.11. Air Force Civil Engineer Center Environmental Directorate, Wildland Fire

Branch (AFCEC/CZOF)

1.12. Air National Guard, Logistics and Installations Directorate (NGB/A4)

1.13. Air Force Reserve Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection

Directorate (AFRC/A4)

1.14. Installation or Wing Commander

1.15. Installation Cultural Resources Manager

1.16. Installation Natural Resources Manager

1.17. Installation Fire Emergency Services, Fire Chief

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1.18. Installation Wildland Fire Program Coordinator (WFPC)

1.19. Installation Legal Office

Chapter 2—CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 20

Section 2A—INTRODUCTION 20

2.1. Program Overview

2.2. Purpose and Definitions

2.3. Environmental Management System

Section 2B—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT 20

2.4. Air Force Responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act

2.5. Special Topics Pertaining to National Historic Preservation Act Compliance

2.6. Historic Property Inventory

2.7. Evaluation and National Register Eligibility

2.8. Reducing the Number of Unevaluated Resources

2.9. National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Review Process

Section 2C—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT 31

2.10. Overview of the National Environment Policy Act

Section 2D—IMPLEMENTATON OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOUCES PROTECTION

ACT (ARPA) 34

2.11. Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA), as amended (16 USC

§ 470aa-470mm); as implemented by 32 CFR Part 229; 43 CFR Parts

2.12. Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) Permits

Section 2E—IMPLEMENTATION OF TH ENATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION

AND REPATRATION ACT 36

2.13. 25 USC §§ 3001-3013, the National American Graves Protection and

Repatriation Act of 1990, as implemented by 43 CFR Part 10, and Department of

Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4710.02

Section 2F—MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS 39

2.14. Other Applicable Cultural Resources Management Federal Statutes, Regulations, Executive Orders, and Memoranda

2.15. Consulting with Native Americans

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Section 2G—GENERAL MANAGMENT 45

2.16. Curation of Archaeological Collections and Records

2.17. Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans (ICRMPs)

2.18. Guidelines for Cultural Resources Components of Integrated Natural Resources

Management Plans (INRMPs)

2.19. Confidentiality Requirements

2.20. Recognition of Outstanding Cultural Resources Management

2.21. Fossils

Chapter 3—NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 50

Section 3A—INTRODUCTION 50

3.1. Program Overview

3.2. Environmental Management System (EMS)

Section 3B—IMPLEMENTING INTEGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 50

3.3. Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP)

3.4. Determining the Need for an Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan

3.5. Cooperative Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP)

Preparation

3.6. Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) Approval

3.7. Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) Update and Revision .. 53

3.8. Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) Annual Review and

Coordination

3.9. Environmental Impact Analysis Process and INRMP Implementation

3.10. Ecosystem Management

3.11. INRMP Implementation

3.12. Integration of Natural Resources Management with Other Air Force Programs

3.13. Preventing Natural Resources Damage from Air Force Activities

3.14. Assessing Natural Resource Damage by Other Parties

3.15. Natural Resources Program Metrics

3.16. Recognition of Outstanding Natural Resources Management

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Section 3C—WETLANDS AND WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES 58

3.17. Protection of Wetlands

3.18. Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code § 1251 et seq.) Compliance

3.19. Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 Compliance

3.20. The Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) for Actions that May Affect

Waters of the United States

3.21. Wetland Mitigation Banks

Section 3D—Floodplains 62

3.22. Floodplain Boundary Determination

3.23. Assessment of Proposed Actions within Floodplains

3.24. Actions Altering Floodplain Hydrology

Section 3E—Coastal and Marine Resources 63

3.25. Protection of Coastal and Marine Resources

3.26. Coastal Zone Management Act Compliance

3.27. Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982 Compliance

3.28. Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 Compliance

3.29. Coral Reef Protection

3.30. Coastal America Partnership

Section 3F—FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 65

3.31. Wildlife Management Programs on Air Force Lands

3.32. Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Outdoor Recreation Programs

3.33. Conservation Law Enforcement

3.34. Protection of Migratory Birds

3.35. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act

3.36. Wildlife Damage Control

3.37. Participation in Conservation Banking Programs

Section 3G—THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES MANAGMENT 70

3.38. Endangered Species Act (ESA) Compliance

3.39. Inventory and Monitoring

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3.40. Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation

3.41. The Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) as a Substitute for

Critical Habitat Designation

3.42. Exclusion of Military Lands from Critical Habitat Designation Due to Economic

Impacts or National Security Issues

3.43. Marine Mammal Protection Act Compliance

Section 3H—FOREST MANAGMENT 73

3.44. Forest Management Practices on Air Force Lands

3.45. Forest Product Sale Procedures

3.46. Procuring Forest Management Services

3.47. Financial Management

3.48. Forest Protection

Section 3I—AGRICULTURAL OUTGRANS 77

3.49. Agriculture Outgrant Programs on Air Force Lands

3.50. Agricultural Outgrant Program Management

3.51. Guidelines for Livestock Grazing

3.52. Guidelines for Agricultural Crop Production

3.53. Monitoring Outgrant Lands for Compliance with the INRMP

3.54. Pest Management on Outgranted Lands

3.55. Financial Management

Section 3J—OUTDOOR RECREATION 80

3.56. Outdoor Recreation Planning

3.57. Recreational Off-Road Vehicle Use

Section 3K—LAND MANAGMENT 80

3.58. Land Management Programs

3.59. Mineral Leasing

3.60. Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code § 1251 et seq.) Compliance

3.61. Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 Compliance

3.62. Invasive Species Management Policy

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3.63. Air Force Invasive Species Management Program

Section 3L—Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard 85

3.64. Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program

3.65. Natural Resources Management in the Airfield Environment

Section 3M—NATURAL RESOUCES BUDGETING 87

3.66. Funding Sources

3.67. Air Force Natural Resources Program Funding

3.68. Reimbursable Conservation Program Funds

3.69. Department of Defense Legacy Resources Management Program

3.70. Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP)

3.71. Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)

Section 3N—NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM PUBLIC OUTREACH 93

3.72. Natural Resources Program Public Outreach and Public Affairs

3.73. Public Access to Air Force Land and Water Areas

3.74. Special Natural Areas

3.75. Special Restrictions for Disclosing Natural Resources Information

Section 3O—NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT TRAINING 94

3.76. Natural Resources Training

3.77. Natural Resources Management Guidance for Installation Commanders

Section 3P—WILDLAND FIRE MANAGMENT 95

3.78. Wildland Fire Management Policy

3.79. Wildland Fire Program Standards

3.80. Wildland Fire Management Plans

3.81. Wildland Fire Operations

3.82. Wildland Fire Resources

3.83. Wildland Fire Personnel Training, Certification and Fitness

3.84. Wildland Fire Program Reporting

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 107

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Chapter 1

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1. Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF).

1.1.1. Establishes a historic preservation program for the identification, evaluation, and nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (National Register), and protection, of historic properties in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), at 54

USC § 306102(a).

1.1.2. In accordance with 36 CFR § 800.7(c)(4), documents decisions to proceed with undertakings that adversely affect historic properties when the Air Force has been unable to reach agreement with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the State Historic

Preservation Officer (SHPO), or an affiliated federally-recognized tribal government.

1.1.3. Has the authority, under Section 110 of the NHPA (54 USC § 306112), to waive all or part of the Air Force's NHPA Section 110 preservation responsibilities (54 USC §§ 306101-

306107 and 306109-306114) in the event of a major natural disaster or an imminent threat to national security. Note: Section 110 of the NHPA (54 USC § 306112) does not allow the

SecAF to waive Section 106 (54 USC § 306108) and 36 CFR Part 800 consultation responsibilities. 36 CFR § 800.12 provides guidance for emergency situations.

1.2. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy

(SAF/IE).

1.2.1. Serves as the principal advisor to the SecAF and Chief of Staff of the Air Force on all matters related to conservation management. SAF/IE delegates responsibilities for the management of Air Force cultural and natural resources to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy (SAF/IEE).

1.2.2. Designates a senior policy official from the Headquarters-level, as the single point of contact, responsible for policy in accordance with Headquarters Air Force Mission Directive

(HAF MD) 1-18, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Installations, Environment and Energy), paragraph A1.32.3.2.

1.2.3. Designates the Air Force Federal Preservation Officer in accordance with HAF MD 1-

18, paragraph A1.32.3.2.

1.3. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy

(SAF/IEE).

1.3.1. Interacts with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), major commands, other

Federal agencies, Congress, and external non-governmental environmental organizations as the Air Force’s principal representative and advocate for conservation compliance and policy.

1.3.2. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with Air Force and federal-level environmental regulators, OSD, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), and other stakeholders.

1.3.3. Promulgates and oversees policy for integrated cultural resources management as part of the Air Force Environmental Management System in accordance with AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management.

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1.3.4. Approves and provides guidance, direction, and oversight for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, and execution of plans, policies, and programs.

1.3.5. Coordinates Air Force conservation compliance and policy with the other Department of Defense (DoD) services to explore common areas of interest and prevent duplication of effort.

1.3.6. Reviews and forwards coordinated installation packages to the Department of the

Interior to nominate Air Force historic properties for listing on the National Register.

1.3.7. Collects and reports Air Force-wide conservation performance metrics for the OSD

Environmental Management Review.

1.3.8. Approves cultural resources agreements with other land-managing federal agencies, branches of government, and other parties as appropriate.

1.3.9. Approves and signs NHPA Program Alternatives pursuant to Section 106 (54 USC §

306108) and 36 CFR § 800.14.

1.3.10. Oversees the Air Force natural resources program as the Air Force Natural Resources

Trustee as per 42 USC § 9607(f)(2)(A) (known as the Comprehensive Environmental

Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)).

1.3.11. Develops policy providing functional oversight for the Air Force wildland fire program. Appoints Air Force representatives to the Fire and Emergency Services Working

Group per DoDI 6055.06, Fire and Emergency Services Program.

1.3.12. Designates one primary voting member and up to three alternates to the DoD

Conservation Committee.

1.3.13. Approves establishment of conservation banks, wetland banks, or other property easements in support of military readiness requirements, and as mitigation for military activities that may affect natural resources.

1.4. The General Counsel of the Air Force (SAF/GC) through the Deputy General Counsel, Installations, Energy and Environment (SAF/GCN).

1.4.1. Provides legal support to the SecAF and Headquarters, and Air Force organizations on policy development and legislation related to environmental conservation.

1.4.2. Consults with Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Civil Law and Litigation

Directorate, Environmental Law and Litigation Division (AFLOA/JACE) on significant or non-routine matters related to environmental conservation.

1.4.3. Nothing in paragraph 1.4 or its subparagraphs is inconsistent with Headquarters Air

Force Mission Directive (HAFMD) 1-14, General Counsel and The Judge Advocate General.

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1.5. Headquarters, United States Air Force, The Judge Advocate General (AF/JA) through the Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Civil Law and Litigation Directorate, Environmental Law and Litigation Division (AFLOA/JACE). AFLOA/JACE shall:

1.5.1. Provides legal expertise to the SecAF and Headquarters, Air Force organizations, installations and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center on all applicable laws, regulations, and

Executive Order (EO) requirements concerning the implementation of the Air Force conservation programs.

1.5.2. Consult with SAF/GCN on significant or non-routine matters related to environmental conservation.

1.5.3. Review Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans (ICRMPs) where complex tribal, stakeholder, or controversial issues are present, or where the ICRMP addresses resources shared with another federal agency.

1.5.4. Coordinate on drafts of 36 CFR § 800.6(c) Memoranda of Agreement (MOA), 36 CFR

§ 800.14(a) alternate procedures, and 36 CFR § 800.14(b) Programmatic Agreements (PAs) involving multiple installations or controversial undertakings.

1.5.5. Depending on the complexity, scope, precedent, or other factors, send select drafts to

SAF/GCN for review and comment.

1.5.6. Nothing in paragraph 1.5. or its subparagraphs is inconsistent with HAFMD 1-14.

1.6. Director, Air Force History and Museums Policies and Programs (AF/HO).

1.6.1. Establishes policy concerning historical data and documentation; historical reporting;

historical publications; and organizational lineage, honors, and emblems. Reviews the history and management of field history and field museum programs of major commands, direct reporting units, and field operating agencies.

1.6.2. Provides management oversight to its subordinate division, the Air Force Historical

Support Division, and its field operating agency, the Air Force Historical Research Agency.

1.6.3. Provides strategic vision, policy, and overall guidance for the Air Force Heritage

Program.

1.6.4. Maintains operational records and other data that might be useful to cultural resources personnel during NHPA consultations and Section 110 (54 USC § 306102) data collection and evaluation.

1.7. Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations, & Force Protection, Directorate of

Civil Engineers (AF/A4C). AF/A4C shall:

1.7.1. Prepare draft conservation policy for SecAF review and approval.

1.7.2. Identify applicable legal and other requirements.

1.7.3. Establish, track, and report Air Force-wide conservation performance metrics.

1.7.4. Respond to congressional inquiries in coordination with SAF Legislative Liaison

(SAF/LL).

1.7.5. Review proposed legislation in coordination with SAF/IEE, SAF/LL, SAF/GCN, and

AFLOA/JACE.

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1.7.6. Serve as process-owner for overall Environmental Quality and media-specific requirements development for Air Force-owned Information Technology systems.

1.7.7. Coordinate and analyze environmental performance reporting, compliance tracking, and resource needs.

1.7.8. Execute policy, advocate for resources, and oversee execution of Air Force conservation programs.

1.7.9. Determine the need for an installation Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan

(INRMP) (see paragraph 3.4). (T-0).

1.8. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. Air Force Installation and Mission

Support Center shall: (T-1).

1.8.1. Provide resource advocacy, and plan, program, and budget for AF environmental

Operations and Maintenance programs.

1.8.2. Assist Air Force installations in delivering the capabilities to implement facility environmental strategic policy, guidance, and environmental reporting.

1.9. Air Force Civil Engineer Center Environmental Directorate (AFCEC/CZ). AFCEC/CZ shall serve as OPR and implement this AFMAN, allocate resources, and oversee execution of conservation programs throughout the Regular Air Force. (T-1). This will include the following:

1.9.1. Plan, organize, direct, and control installation conservation programs on behalf of

AF/A4C. (T-1). Provide technical expertise at national, regional, and local echelons to develop and execute cultural and natural resources programs in coordination with installations. (T-1).

1.9.2. Staffs the following subject matter experts: (T-2).

1.9.2.1. Cultural Resources Expert. Serves as program manager and provides technical assistance and guidance to the Air Force on issues related to cultural resource programs.

(T-2).

1.9.2.2. Natural Resources Expert. Serves as Serves as program manager and provides technical assistance and guidance to the Air Force on issues related to natural resource programs. (T-2).

1.9.3. Develop guidelines and other documents to assist execution of the conservation programs. (T-2).

1.9.4. Represent the Air Force on DoD-sponsored teams and conservation working groups.

(T-2).

1.9.5. Collect, analyze, and report Air Force-wide performance information to AF/A4C and

SAF/IE in support of the Air Force Environmental Management System and Environmental

Management Review by the OSD. (T-2).

1.9.6. Reconcile heritage asset and historic property reported data and advise AF/A4C of any discrepancies to maintain Real Property Inventory accuracy, in accordance with AFI 32-9005, Real Property Accountability, paragraph 3.2.3.1. (T-2).

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1.9.7. Review and coordinate with SAF/IEE on any undertakings which require NHPA

Section 106 (54 USC § 306108) consultation and could have Air Force-wide policy implications. (T-2).

1.9.8. Manage Air Force conservation information clearinghouses available to Air Force personnel and others through the internet. (T-2).

1.9.9. Oversee the maintenance and release of cultural resources information beyond the custody of AFCEC and installation cultural resources personnel. (T-2).

1.9.10. Monitor and coordinate with SAF/IEE NHPA activities pursuant to Section 106 (54

USC § 306108) when NHPA activities involve multiple installations, other DoD components, or other federal agencies. (T-1).

1.9.11. Author, staff, and maintain the Air Force conservation Playbooks and eDASH conservation webpages. (T-2).

1.9.12. Validate program goals and objectives and provide Program Objective Memoranda

(POM) and Integrated Priority List (IPL) guidance, approval, validation, advocacy, and oversight. (T-1).

1.9.13. Ensure active duty installation funding requirements are correctly identified, programmed, supported, executed, and tracked. Identify, program, and validate conservation requirements to build the Air Force POM and IPL. (T-1).

1.9.14. Provide and manage contracts, interagency agreements, and cooperative agreements on behalf of, and for use by, Air Force organizations for conservation management assistance and implementation of conservation projects. (T-1).

1.9.15. Provide conservation training for base personnel, facility managers, residents, contractors, tenants, and others, as appropriate. (T-2).

1.9.16. Provide technical support and advice to MAJCOMs and installations on conservation programs and compliance with these programs. (T-2).

1.9.17. Review proposed actions for cultural resources impacts and engage in integrated planning with proponents. Develop and implement a process to fully integrate cultural resources planning with broader planning activities in accordance with DoDI 4715.16, Cultural

Resources Management. Provide support and expert advice for Environmental Impact

Analysis Process reviews. (T-1). Integrate the ICRMP with the installation Activity

Management Plan process and the Program Objective Memoranda. (T-2).

1.9.18. Consult with the SHPO and affiliated tribal stakeholders to determine if a given installation requires the development and maintenance of an ICRMP. If negative, will advise the installation on procedures to waive the ICRMP requirement. (T-2).

1.9.19. Provide DoD and Air Force required data in response to case-specific or recurring reporting requirements. (T-2).

1.9.20. Respond to Freedom of Information Act requests, requests from media and public affairs, and higher echelon data calls and congressional inquiries. (T-0).

1.9.21. Provide cultural resources expertise to support environmental baseline surveys (EBS) for real property, forward basing, and other Combatant Command decision-making. Follow

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the EBS procedures and documentation per AFI 32-7066, Environmental Baseline Surveys on

Real Property Transactions, and do not substitute for consultation and compliance with applicable cultural resources regulations (e.g., NHPA, Archaeological Resources Protection

Act [ARPA], etc.). (T-0).

1.9.22. Develop lessons learned and best practices; communicate and share with installations and AFCEC. (T-2).

1.9.23. Develop, review, or comment on draft installation cultural resources MOA, PAs, comprehensive agreements, curation agreements, and ARPA permits. (T-2). Initiate such documents only after coordination with legal counsel and the installation Cultural Resources

Manager. (T-2).

1.9.24. Develop, review, or comment on draft National Register nominations. (T-2). Prepare nomination packages for coordination with the installation and through AF/A4C and SAF/IEE to the Keeper of the National Register. (T- 2).

1.9.25. Provide information on cultural resources training, and professional development for

Cultural Resources Managers. (T-2).

1.9.26. Monitor historic preservation outreach and awareness programs. (T-2).

1.9.27. Notify Headquarters AF/A4C of unanticipated discoveries of archaeological resources or emergency situations affecting historic properties. (T-0).

1.9.28. Advocate for resources required to implement approved installation INRMPs and

ICRMPs through the PPBE process. (T-2).

1.9.29. Provide and manage contracts, interagency agreements, and cooperative agreements on behalf of, and for use by, Air Force organizations for natural resources program management assistance and implementation of natural resources management projects, with the exception of the installation Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program, which is managed by the Wing Flight Safety Office. AFCEC/CZ Director is delegated authority to sign cooperative agreements and interagency agreements entered into pursuant to Section 103a of the Sikes Act, 16 USC § 670c-1. (T-1).

1.9.30. Administer the Air Force reimbursable forestry, agricultural and grazing, fish and wildlife, dispersed outdoor recreation, and Forest Reserve Account programs, to include the distribution of funds for approved projects. (T-2).

1.9.31. Provide oversight, technical direction, and guidance for wildland fire management planning and implementation for the Air Force. Advocate for resources required to implement the Air Force wildland fire program. (T-1).

1.9.32. Administer training and certification records for Air Force conservation law enforcement officers. (T-2).

1.9.33. Annually review the Development Plan, INRMP, ICRMP, and Range Comprehensive

Plan of each Installation. (T-0). Identifies and reports problems in these plans to the respective

Installation. Shall update, analyze trends, and recommend corrective actions for these plans.

(T-2).

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1.10. Air Force Civil Engineer Center Fire Emergency Services Division

(AFCEC/CXF). Manages Air Force Fire and Emergency Services (FES) program in accordance with AFI 32-2001, Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Program.

1.11. Air Force Civil Engineer Center Environmental Directorate, Wildland Fire Branch

(AFCEC/CZOF). AFCEC/CZOF shall:

1.11.1. Provide oversight, technical direction, and guidance for wildland fire management planning and implementation for the Air Force. Advocate for resources required to implement the Air Force wildland fire program. (T-1).

1.11.2. Develop plans and programs to facilitate Air Force wildland fire policy execution. (T-

1).

1.11.3. Determine the need for an installation Wildland Fire Management Plan (WFMP) as a component plan of the INRMP, provide guidance for WFMP content, and develop WFMP in coordination with the installation. (T-1).

1.11.4. Establish, with AFCEC/CXF inputs, Regional Fire Management Officer (RFMO) positions to implement installation WFMPs and support wildland fire operations in their respective regions. (T-2).

1.11.5. Establish strategically located Wildland Support Modules (WSMs) at installations and ranges with the highest wildfire risk and most frequent wildfire activity. WSMs shall operate under the installation commander’s control. The RFMO and WSM are to support wildland fire operations in their respective regions. (T-3).

1.11.6. Manage a system for tracking and reporting of wildfires, prescribed fire, and mechanical/chemical fuel reduction activities that occur on lands under Air Force jurisdiction.

(T-1).

1.11.7. Administer wildland fire education and training by issuing, certifying, maintaining and tracking NWCG certification and qualifications for all Air Force personnel, including military, contractors, cooperators and volunteers. (T-2).

1.11.8. Serve as the Air Force agency representative on the interagency Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Change Management Board. (T-2).

1.11.9. Manage AFCEC/CZOF wildland fire vehicle and equipment assets. Review and advocate for installation-level requirements for wildland vehicles and equipment. (T-3).

1.11.10. Provide and manage contracts, interagency agreements, and cooperative agreements with AFCEC/CXF for wildland fire program assistance on behalf of, and for use by, Air Force installations. (T-2).

1.12. Air National Guard, Logistics and Installations Directorate (NGB/A4). NGB/A4 shall:

1.12.1. Develop additional guidance, as needed, to meet unique operational and mission needs, and ensure adequate oversight of cultural resources programs. (T-0).

1.12.2. Plan, program, budget, allocate, and oversee the execution of the conservation programs throughout their organization. Identify, program, and validate conservation requirements to build the Air Force Program Objective Memoranda and Integrated Project List.

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Develop additional guidance, as needed, to meet unique operational and mission needs, and ensure adequate oversight of conservation programs. (T-0).

1.12.3. Coordinate cultural resource tasks with Wing commanders, base civil engineers, and environmental managers to ensure compliance with all historic preservation laws and regulations. (T-0).

1.12.4. Advocate for resources required to implement approved installation ICRMPs and

INRMPs. (T-2).

1.12.5. Annually review the Development Plan, INRMP, ICRMP, and Range Comprehensive

Plan of each AFRC Installation. (T-0). Identifies and reports problems in these plans to the respective AFRC Installation. Shall update, analyzes trends, and recommend corrective actions for these plans. (T-2).

1.13. Air Force Reserve Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection Directorate

(AFRC/A4). AFRC/A4 shall:

1.13.1. Develop additional guidance, as needed, to meet unique operational and mission needs, and ensure adequate oversight of cultural resources programs. (T-0).

1.13.2. Ensure AFRC installation funding requirements are correctly identified, programmed, supported, executed, and tracked. (T-0). Identify, program, and validate cultural natural and resources requirements to build the Air Force Program Objective Memoranda and Integrated

Project List. Plan, program, budget for and execute the resources required to implement the conservation requirements for AFRC installations. (T-0).

1.13.3. Coordinate cultural resource tasks with wing commanders, base civil engineers, and environmental managers to ensure compliance with all historic preservation laws and regulations. (T-0).

1.13.4. Advocate for resources required to implement approved installation ICRMPs and

INRMPs. (T-2).

1.14. Installation or Wing Commander. The Installation or Wing Commander shall:

1.14.1. Establish and maintain government-to-government relationships with Indian tribes.

(T-0).

1.14.2. Approve and sign, after coordinating with installation legal office and AFCEC, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) or protocol agreements, with Tribal governments in regard to consultation procedures, or MOA and PAs with SHPOs and other stakeholders as appropriate. (T-0)

1.14.3. Provide written authorization for the Base Civil Engineer to issue ARPA permits to qualified applicants and provide a copy of the signed permit to AFCEC. (T-3).

1.14.4. Designate, in writing, the Base Civil Engineer as the federal agency official with responsibility for installation compliance with 43 CFR Part 10, Native American Graves

Protection and Repatriation Act. (T-1).

1.14.5. Designate, in writing, the Base Civil Engineer as the federal agency official with management and curation agreement signature authority over archaeological artifact

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collections and associated records, per 36 CFR Part 79, Curation of Federally-Owned and

Administered Archeological Collections. (T-1).

1.14.6. Maximize reuse of historic buildings and structures, where justified by an objective economic analysis of life-cycle benefits and costs, before disposal, new construction, or leasing in accordance with NHPA Section 110 (54 USC § 306101(2)), EO 13693, Planning for

Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, DoD Directive 4165.06, DoDI 4165.70, Real

Property Management, and DoDI 4715.16, Cultural Resources Management. (T-0).

1.14.7. Designate, in writing, an installation Cultural Resource Manager. (T-3).

1.14.8. Approve the INRMP prepared pursuant to the Sikes Act, Section 101(a)(2). The installation commander may re-delegate signature authority to a lower level provided that the signatory has control over all aspects and management objectives addressed within the subject

INRMP, but no lower than the Support Group commander. (T-1).

1.14.9. Provide for appropriate staffing of professionally trained natural resources management personnel to ensure implementation of the INRMP, pursuant to 16 USC § 670e-

2. (T-0).

1.14.10. Sign cooperative agreements and interagency agreements entered into, pursuant to 16

USC § 670c-1. (T-1).

1.14.11. Approve and sign the installation Wildland Fire Management Plan. (T-2). May re-delegate signature authority to a lower level, but no lower than the Civil Engineer Squadron commander.

1.14.12. Designate the Installation Wildland Fire Program Coordinator (WFPC) in coordination with the installation Fire Chief. (T-2).

1.15. Installation Cultural Resources Manager. The Installation Cultural Resources Manager shall:

1.15.1. Ensure compliance with all historic preservation laws and regulations. Coordinate with

AFCEC, the SHPO, affiliated tribal stakeholders, the Advisory Council on Historic

Preservation, and others as appropriate to identify significant cultural resources; assess potential impacts; and reduce, avoid, or mitigate adverse effects. (T-0). Prepare, coordinate, and implement MOU, MOA, and PAs, as appropriate, with the technical assistance of AFCEC.

(T-0).

1.15.2. Participate in civil engineer planning meetings and identify actions that have the potential to affect historic properties and determine when NHPA Section 106 (54 USC §

306108) consultation is needed for those undertakings. (T-0).

1.15.3. In coordination with AFCEC, assist the Installations Tribal Liaison Officer (ITLO) with the identification of affiliated tribes, tribal consultation, and other interactions. Maintain records of tribal contacts showing compliance with EO 13175; Section 106 (54 USC §

306108); 42 USC § 4321 (referred to as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)); and the 25 USC § 3001-3013, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

(NAGPRA). (T-0).

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1.15.4. Develop NAGPRA Comprehensive Agreements to define and facilitate pre-arranged methods for dealing with future inadvertent discoveries of NAGPRA remains and cultural items, in accordance with NAGPRA Section 3(c), and 43 CFR § 10.4. (T-0).

1.15.5. Monitor activities of tenant organizations and contractors, which could adversely affect cultural resources on the installation, on lands controlled by the installation, or on non-

Air Force lands impacted by installation-facilitated activities. (T-1).

1.15.6. In coordination with AFCEC, AFRC, or ANG, implement and sustain an installation

ICRMP following the AFCEC or ANG ICRMP template. No less than annually, review the

Installation Development, INRMP, ICRMP, and Range Comprehensive Plan. (T-0). Identify problems and program alternatives to correct problems. Shall adjust actions to reach ICRMP goals. (T-0).

1.15.7. In coordination with AFCEC, develop and maintain installation cultural resources data tables. (T-1). Ensure real property, geospatial, and business data (supporting, descriptive, reference, interpretive, and other related information) for installation cultural resources are properly entered, shared, protected, and maintained. (T-2).

1.15.8. Maintain accuracy of the Real Property Asset (RPA) Historic Status Codes used in the installation Accountable Property System of Record (e.g., NexGen IT), and ensure the System includes the installation’s updated historic property data. (T-1).

1.15.9. Assist the Real Property Officer with physical inventories of installation historic property and heritage assets at least every 3 years. (T-2). Monitor and assess condition of historic properties annually, or as required by circumstances. (T-2).

1.15.10. Provide DoD and Air Force-required data via AFCEC in response to case-specific or recurring reporting requirements. (T-2).

1.15.11. Identify items of potential significance to Air Force history to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (NMUSAF) per AFI 84-103, United States Air Force Heritage Program.

(T-2).

1.15.12. Properly curate recovered archaeological collections and associated records.

Periodically assess curation repositories per 36 CFR Part 79 and curation agreement schedules.

(T-0). Verify curation facilities meet requirements and standards of 36 CFR Part 79. (T-0).

1.15.13. Conduct public awareness and education programs, and incorporate basic cultural resources information into installation newcomer orientation briefings. Periodically brief

ICRMP highlights at commanders' calls and other installation forums. (T-3). Inform personnel occupying historic buildings about the significance of these buildings and explain any special management considerations. (T- 3).

1.15.14. Assist proponents of actions undergoing an environmental impact analysis to:

1.15.14.1. Fully consider the effects of any proposed action on cultural resources and document all considerations during the planning process. (T-0).

1.15.14.2. Fund mitigation measures for adverse effects to historic properties, including, but not limited to, data recovery and building documentation. (T-1).

1.15.14.3. Avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties. (T-0).

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1.15.14.4. Follow stipulations outlined in executed MOA, PAs, NAGPRA Comprehensive

Agreements, Plans of Action, and other agreement documents. (T-0).

1.15.14.5. Recognize that failure to adhere to these responsibilities could result in costly project delays, fines, adverse publicity, personnel actions, and lawsuits. (T-0).

1.15.15. ANG Only: Environmental managers serve as Cultural Resource Managers.

Environmental Managers shall consult with the ANG Headquarters prior to accomplishing duties outlined in paragraph 1.13 (T-0).

1.16. Installation Natural Resources Manager. The Installation Natural Resources Manager shall:

1.16.1. Ensure compliance with all natural resources laws and regulations. Coordinate with installation components to assess the potential impacts of proposed activities on sensitive natural resources, and make recommendations to reduce, avoid, or mitigate adverse effects to comply with applicable laws and regulations. (T-0).

1.16.2. Prepare, sustain, and implement an installation INRMP pursuant to the Sikes Act, Section 101(a)(2). (T-0).

1.17. Installation Fire Emergency Services, Fire Chief. The Installation Fire Emergency

Services Fire Chief shall: 1.17.1. Serve as the incident commander during wildfire incidents, and may delegate incident commander authority to others based on the complexity of the incident. (T-

2).

1.17.2. Prepare for both initial and extended wildfire suppression operations per National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1710, and in accordance with DoDI 6055.6, Enclosure 3, paragraph 8.1.2. (T-0).

1.17.3. Responsible for fire prevention and minimizing adverse consequences within the

Wildland Urban Interface as per AFI 32-2001. (T-1).

1.17.4. Initiate requests for AFCEC/CZOF assistance during a wildfire. (T-2).

1.17.5. Develop Mutual Assistance Agreements with regional and local fire departments and land management agencies for wildfire suppression assistance, and initiate mutual aid requests.

(T-3).

1.17.6. Submit requests to the AFCEC/CZOF training manager for NWCG Incident

Qualification Cards for qualified Fire Emergency Services personnel. (T-3).

1.18. Installation Wildland Fire Program Coordinator (WFPC). The WFPC shall:

1.18.1. Serve as the primary point of contact between the installation and AFCEC/CZOF for all matters concerning wildland fire. (T-2).

1.18.2. Initiate and ensure appropriate installation coordination and timely completion of the

WFMP annual review. (T-2).

1.18.3. Coordinate with the AFCEC/CZOF WSM lead to identify NWCG training requirements needed to implement the installation WFMP. (T-3).

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1.18.4. Submit requests for Incident Qualification Cards to AFCEC/CZOF for installations personnel not employed by Fire Emergency Services as specified in the installation WFMP.

(T-3).

1.18.5. Coordinate with the installation natural resources manager to assess the need for an

Emergency Stabilization Plan and/or a Burned Area Emergency Response Plan after a wildfire incident. (T-3).

1.18.6. Responsible for acquiring required approvals of Agency Administrator Ignition

Authorization and Prescribed Burn Go/No Go Checklist prior to initiation of a prescribed burn.

(T-1).

1.18.7. Report significant wildfire incidents on the installation as soon as practicable to the

RFMO. (See paragraph 3.82.1). (T-1).

1.19. Installation Legal Office. The Installation Legal Office shall:

1.19.1. Serve as the primary point of contact between the installation and AFLOA/JACE for all legal matters concerning environmental conservation as it pertains to this instruction. (T-

2).

1.19.2. Provide primary legal guidance to installation commanders and installation personnel for all matters concerning environmental conservation as it pertains to this instruction. (T-2).

1.19.3. Nothing in paragraph 1.17 or its subparagraphs is inconsistent with HAFMD 1-14.

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Chapter 2

CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Section 2A—INTRODUCTION

2.1. Program Overview. This chapter addresses the management of cultural resources on Air

Force properties to meet Air Force mission requirements and comply with federal law and applicable state standards. This manual provides Air Force installations a framework for planning, implementing, and documenting cultural resources management programs. The primary objective of the Air Force Cultural Resources Program is to balance managing and preserving our nation's heritage, pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations, in concert with timely and efficient support of the Air Force military mission.

2.2. Purpose and Definitions. The Air Force’s mission includes protecting our nation's heritage, as well its people and borders. Therefore, the Air Force places a high priority on integrating cultural resources management with other mission priorities. The Air Force Cultural Resources Program is designed to comply with applicable statutes and regulations, and to meet those requirements in concert with the military mission. The Air Force defines cultural resources to include historic properties (defined in the National Historic Preservation Act, 54 USC § 300101 et seq. and 36

CFR Part 800, Protection of Historic Properties); cultural items (defined in the Native American

Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 USC §§ 3001-3013 and 43 CFR Part 10);

archaeological resources (defined in the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), 16

CFR §§ 470aa – 470mm and 32 CFR Part 229, Protection of Archaeological Resources); sacred sites (defined in EO13007, Indian Sacred Sites, to which access is provided under the American

Indian Religious Freedom Act, 42 USC § 1996); and collections (defined in 36 CFR Part 79, Curation of Federally Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections).

2.3. Environmental Management System. Consistent with EO 13834, Efficient Federal

Operations, and AFI 32-7001, that provides direction for implementing and maintaining the Air

Force Environmental Management System framework, cultural resources activities are an

Environmental Aspect within the Air Force EMS.

Section 2B—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION

ACT

2.4. Air Force Responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act.

2.4.1. NHPA of 1966 as amended is codified at 54 USC § 300101 et seq. Nevertheless, the

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Advisory Council) continues to reference original sections of the law, most often “Section 106” (54 USC § 306108) regarding consultation requirements and “Section 110” (54 USC §§ 306101-306107, 306109-306115) preservation responsibilities. Regulations at 36 CFR Parts 60, 61, 63, 65, 68, 78, 79, and 800 have been promulgated to implement the Act. Congress, through the NHPA, declared historic preservation as a national policy. The Act established the national historic preservation program to implement that policy. NHPA created a federal system for identifying and registering "historic properties," established a federal-state partnership to promote preservation of such properties, and required federal agencies consider historic properties when planning their activities.

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2.4.2. NHPA, at 54 USC § 300308, defines historic property as any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object included in, or eligible for, inclusion on the National

Register of Historic Places (National Register). This includes artifacts, records, and material related to the historic properties. Congress established the National Register in 54 USC Chapter

3021. The National Register is a list of properties important to the Nation, to the States, or to local communities, that meet the eligibility criteria described in 36 CFR § 60.4. The Keeper of the National Register is an office within the National Park Service (NPS) that manages the

National Register.

2.4.3. NHPA, at 54 USC Chapter 3041, created the Advisory Council to advise the President and Congress on historic preservation matters and to review federal and federally assisted actions that affect historic properties. The Act, at 54 USC Chapter 3023, also authorizes each governor to designate a State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) to participate in the national program.

2.4.4. Federal agency responsibilities are outlined in the following sections of the NHPA:

2.4.4.1. Per NHPA Section 106 (54 USC § 306108) and 36 CFR Part 800, installations will consider the effects their undertakings will have on historic properties, and allow the

Advisory Council to comment on those undertakings. The installations will follow the four-step Section 106 process (see paragraph 2.9.3) to identify possible conflicts between historic preservation objectives and a proposed activity, and to resolve conflicts in the public interest through consultation. (T-0).

2.4.4.2. Per NHPA Section 101(d)(6)(A) (54 USC § 302706), installation commanders will consult with federally-recognized Indian tribe, on a government-to-government basis, that attaches religious and cultural significance to a property being evaluated during the

Section 106 consultation process. (T-0). Installation commanders will review the list of federally recognized Indian tribes and historic ethnographic research (refer to paragraph

2.15.1.3) (T-0).

2.4.4.3. Installations will consult with federally recognized Indian tribes’ Tribal Historic

Preservation Officers, per Section 106 (54 USC § 302702), on undertakings near the boundaries of tribal lands or involving overflights of tribal lands (T-0).

2.4.5. The Air Force will ensure that historic preservation is integrated in their programs by implementation of this manual, policy letters, memorandums, and installation-specific plans for NHPA Section 110 (54 USC §§ 306101-306107 and 306109-306114) compliance and historic property management. Under NHPA, the Air Force shall:

2.4.5.1. Assume responsibility for preserving Air Force-owned or controlled historic properties in a manner consistent with the Air Force mission. This includes identification and evaluation of historic properties for inclusion on the National Register. (T-0).

2.4.5.2. Use and reuse historic properties to the maximum extent feasible. (T-0).

2.4.5.3. Document historic properties prior to alteration or damage. Documentation is accomplished through the NHPA Section 106 review process. (T-0).

2.4.5.4. Plan and take actions to minimize harm to a historic property designated as a

National Historic Landmark. Consider all prudent and feasible alternatives to avoid an adverse effect to a National Historic Landmark. (T-0).

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