Attachment E-1 Arcadia_Paving_Project_Inadvertent_Discovery_Plan.docx

Archaeological and Human Remains Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) OPRIS Project 37400 – Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site Paving 23-25 Project Manager- John Seevers Agency- OPRD

This document outlines procedures and protocols to be followed if archaeological objects or features, or human remains are encountered in the course of work. These procedures are intended for circumstances where there is not an expectation or anticipation of encountering cultural resources or human remains. This is not a replacement for due diligence, robust project design, and consultation with appropriate Native American Tribes.[footnoteRef:1] Prior to undertaking project work, an assessment of the likelihood for disturbance to cultural resources and tribal heritage should be completed. All personnel will be briefed on all procedures and reporting structures before the start of any work. [1: Appropriate Native American Tribes will be designated by LCIS]

Contents of this document A. Procedures for archaeological features and materials B. Procedures for human remains, burials, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony C. Roles and responsibilities D. Contact information E. Confidentiality statement F. Procedure flow chart G. Visual reference guide for archaeology and tribal heritage items

A. Procedures for Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Features and Materials (DOES NOT INCLUDE HUMAN REMAINS, BURIALS, FUNERARY OBJECTS, OBJECTS OF CULTURAL PATRIMONY, OR SPIRITUAL OBJECTS) It is expected that ALL artifacts, features, structural elements, and other cultural items that are identified will be reported to required project, agency, and Tribal contacts, and accounted for as soon as possible. It is understood that there will be a single project point of contact to coordinate with the project archaeologist, SHPO, LCIS, and appropriate Native American Tribes.

Step 1. Stop work (immediately after discovery) If any person believes that they have located an archaeological object[footnoteRef:2] or site[footnoteRef:3], all work must stop immediately. [2: “Archaeological object” means an object that is at least 75 years old (or 50 years if there is a federal nexus), is part of the physical record of an indigenous or other culture found in the state or waters of the state, and is material remains of past human life or activity that are of archaeological significance including, but not limited to, monuments, symbols, tools, facilities, technological by-products and dietary by-products (ORS 358.905).] [3: “Archaeological site” means a geographic locality in Oregon that contains archaeological objects and the contextual associations of the archaeological objects with each other or biotic or geological remains or deposits (ORS 358.905).]

Discovery made in field _________(date/time) _________ (initials of discoverer)

Step 2. Secure and protect the area (within first hour after discovery) Establish a minimum 30 meter/100-foot area of protection, or more if necessary, around the find(s). Exclude all vehicle traffic and non-essential foot traffic. Non-ground-disturbing work may continue outside of the area of protection with caution until the situation is assessed by a qualified archaeologist.[footnoteRef:4] [4: Ground-disturbing work on different landforms distant from the find and outside of the buffer may continue.]

Buffer established _________ (time) _________ (initials of person responsible)

Step 3. Notify (within first hour after discovery) Notify the project manager, agency official (if applicable), and project archaeologist. If there is not an archaeologist on-site, or on retainer for the project, the project manager will contact an Oregon Qualified Archaeologist (which include agency and Tribal archaeologists) to assess the find.

Step 4. Identify and Follow Guidance (timeline variable, as soon as possible) If the archaeologist determines the find is an archaeological feature or object, or other cultural item or feature, OR if no qualified archaeologist can be contacted within the first hour of discovery, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and appropriate Native American Tribes must be contacted, and their guidance must be followed. SHPO, Native American Tribes, and project and agency personnel will determine in consultation how or if work may continue at the site. If the discovery is determined to not be archaeological or a cultural item, you may continue work. This determination should be confirmed in writing to the project manager and agency official.

B. Procedures for Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains (INCLUDES HUMAN REMAINS, BURIALS, FUNERARY OBJECTS, OBJECTS OF CULTURAL PATRIMONY, AND SPIRITUAL OBJECTS) It is expected that ALL potential human remains, burials, funerary objects, or objects of cultural patrimony that are identified will be reported and accounted for within 3 hours of discovery.[footnoteRef:6] It is understood that there will be a single project point of contact to coordinate with the project archaeologist, SHPO, LCIS, OSP and appropriate Native American Tribes. [6: Modifications to reporting timelines can be made in consultation with SHPO and Tribes.]

Step 1: Stop work (immediately after discovery) If any person believes that they have located human remains[footnoteRef:7], ALL work will stop immediately. Any human remains, regardless of antiquity or ethnic origin, will always be treated with dignity and respect. [7: Bone may be fragmented, weathered, or otherwise modified to make it difficult to identify, so when in doubt, stop work and call it in.]

Step 2. Secure and protect the area (as soon as possible, within c. 10 min) Secure and protect the area of inadvertent discovery with a minimum of 100 meter/300 foot buffer, or more if necessary. The location and other information about the find should be treated as confidential and shared on a need to know basis only. Prevent all vehicle traffic and unauthorized foot traffic from entry. Block remains from view and protect them from damage or exposure without touching or disturbing the remains, and leave them in place.

Do not take photographs unless approved by the appropriate Native American Tribes and Oregon Legislative Commission on Indian Services (LCIS), and only for the purpose of identification. Do not speak to the media or public or post any information about the find on social media. Non-ground-disturbing work may continue outside of the buffer with caution.[footnoteRef:8] [8: Ground-disturbing work on different landforms distant from the find and outside of the buffer may continue. ]

Buffer established _________ (time) _________ (initials of person responsible)

Step 3. Notify (within first hour after discovery) – see contact list below (section D)

Name of Tribe(s) Contacted and Individual(s):

Step 4. Follow guidance (timeline variable, may be up to several days) If the site is determined not to be a crime scene by the Oregon State Police, do not move anything! The remains will continue to be secured in place along with any associated funerary objects, and protected from weather, water runoff, and shielded from view. Follow all guidance provided by OSP, LCIS, SHPO, and appropriate Native American Tribes.

Continue to maintain the work stoppage within the buffer until a plan is developed and carried out between the Oregon State Police, SHPO, LCIS, and appropriate Native American Tribes and you are directed in writing by the project manager that work may proceed.

C. Roles and Responsibilities

Notify Contracted Archaeologist

Stacy Scott: 503-931-3153

Notify State Agencies (OSP, LCIS, SHPO)

Notify Native American Tribes

Ben Cox: 503-791-7969

D. Contact Information[footnoteRef:11] [11: ***Contact information should be regularly updated for all individuals. Up to date contacts for LCIS, OSP, SHPO, and Native American Tribes can be found on the LCIS cultural resources page: Commission on Indian Services archaeology (oregonlegislature.gov)]

Ben Cox (Park Manager) 503-440-4219 503-791-7969

Briece Edwards 503-879-2084

Conf. Tribes of Siletz Indians:

Buddy Lane Peter Hatch

541-444-8230 541-444-8319

Conf. Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation:

Bobby Brunoe Mars Galloway

541-553-2026 541-553-3583

E. Confidentiality OPRD employees and contractors shall make their best efforts, in accordance with federal and state law, to ensure that its personnel and contractors keep the discovery confidential. The media, or any third-party member or members of the public are not to be contacted or have information regarding the discovery, and any public or media inquiry is to be reported to OPRD. Photos shall not be taken except for when authorized by LCIS, SHPO, and Native American Tribes for identification purposes, and no photos will be circulated publicly or on social media. Prior to any release, the responsible agencies and Tribes shall concur on the amount of information, if any, to be released to the public.

To protect fragile, vulnerable, or threatened sites, the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (Section 304 [16 U.S.C. 470s-3]), and Oregon State law (ORS 192.501(11)) establishes that the location of archaeological sites, both on land and underwater, shall be confidential.

F.

G. Procedure Flow Chart H. Visual Reference Guide for Archaeology in Oregon (Modify based on region/context)

Lithics and stone tools

Figure 1. Stone flakes

Figure 2. Stone projectile points

Figure 3. Ground stone tools: (left) pestle, (right) net weights, Basketry/Cordage

Figure 4. Open diagonal twine basket fragments from Fort Rock Cave (UOMNCH).

Figure 5. Three-strand braid, sagebrush bark from Paisley Caves (UOMNCH).

Shell Middens

Figure 6.

Beads

Figure 7. Dentalium shell beads (UOMNCH).

Figure 8. Glass trade beads, Upper Columbia River (UOMNCH).

Fish Weirs

Figure 9. Wooden fish weir (Scott Byram, 2010)

Figure 10. Stone fish weir (Brown and Brown, 2009)

Culturally Modified Trees

Figure 11. Example of peeled pine.

Figure 12. Arborglyph on aspen tree

Historic Artifacts

Figure 13. Historical glass

Figure 14. Historical metal artifacts

There is an unanticipated find during work

Stop all ground disturbing work and protect the find

The find is potentially human remains, a burial, or funerary object(s)

The find is potentially an archaeological feature or object(s)

Notify:

1. Project and Agency Contacts

2. State Contacts (OSP, LCIS, SHPO)

3. All Appropriate Tribes

1. Project and Agency Contacts

2. Project/OR Qualified Archaeologist

The find is NOT archaeological

Work may continue

The find is archaeological

The context is a crime scene

The context is NOT a crime scene and human remains are present

The find is NOT human remains

Work may continue

2. State Contacts (SHPO)

3. All Appropriate Tribes

Follow law enforcement guidance

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