Exhibit L- Cultural Resources Agreement- ODOT.pdf

This document is an Exhibit L - Cultural Resources Agreement between the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the State of Oregon. It details the requirements and procedures for addressing cultural resources within the scope of the Western Oregon Forest Management Plan RFP issued by the Oregon Department of Forestry. The RFP seeks technical services associated with the development of the Western Oregon Forest Management Plan and corresponding Implementation Plans to implement the Western Oregon Habitat Conservation Plan. The affected jurisdictions include Marion County and the City of Salem.

The agreement outlines the responsibilities of ODOT and the State of Oregon in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating impacts to cultural resources during the implementation of the forest management plan. It specifies the processes for conducting cultural resource surveys, consulting with tribes, and addressing the treatment of discovered resources. The agreement also includes provisions for project monitoring, reporting, and dispute resolution.