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This document is a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Holly Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project, prepared by the City of Pasadena in coordination with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The MMRP outlines comprehensive mitigation measures and monitoring requirements across multiple environmental and resource categories to ensure compliance with the Initial Study findings. The program establishes specific timing requirements for implementation, identifies responsible parties for each mitigation measure, and provides a framework for verification of compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Mitigation measures are organized into eight primary categories: Biological Resources (six measures addressing species protection, nesting bird surveys, habitat preservation, and vehicle speed restrictions), Cultural Resources (two measures implementing the Secretary of Interior's Standards for historic property treatment and protocols for archaeological discoveries), Hazards and Hazardous Materials (ten measures addressing asbestos, lead, aerially deposited lead, groundwater contamination, electrical transformers, treated wood waste, and fire prevention), Water Quality (one measure requiring NPDES permit compliance and storm water pollution prevention), Public Services (one measure for emergency response coordination), Recreation (one measure for coordination with park events), Transportation/Traffic (one measure requiring a traffic management plan), and Tribal Cultural Resources (five measures establishing tribal monitoring, consultation protocols, and procedures for unanticipated discoveries of human remains).
Responsibility for implementing and financing mitigation measures is distributed among the City of Pasadena, Caltrans, the Resident Engineer (serving as the City's Construction Manager), and the Construction Contractor. The document specifies that mitigation measures designated as contractor responsibility shall be incorporated into various bid items on the project's Bid Item List. Timing for mitigation implementation spans from prior to construction through post-construction phases, with ongoing monitoring requirements during active construction. Key pre-construction requirements include biological surveys for special status species and nesting birds, environmental testing for hazardous materials including asbestos and lead, groundwater contamination assessment, and retention of a Native American Monitor/Consultant approved by the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation. During construction, real-time compliance monitoring is required, including the presence of the Caltrans Architectural Historian for historic property oversight, maintenance of no-disturbance buffers around sensitive resources, and daily tribal monitoring logs documenting ground-disturbing activities and any cultural materials encountered. The project is federally funded through the Highway Bridge Program administered by Caltrans, establishing federal compliance requirements for all construction management and environmental monitoring activities.
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Holly Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project Initial Study August 2024
Appendix D — Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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Mitigation Measure Timing/
Reporting Milestone
Reporting/ Responsible
Party
Verification of Compliance
Name/ Initials
Date Remarks (Optional)
Biological Resources
BIO-1: Construction personnel shall attend biological awareness training provided by a City approved Project Biologist prior to working within the Project area. The biological awareness training shall include a description of special status species and habitats and provide direction to construction workers if any special status species are observed during construction.
Prior to Construction
City of Pasadena
BIO-2: If any special status wildlife is encountered during the course of construction, work within the vicinity of the wildlife would stop. Work in the vicinity of the wildlife would not re-commence until the wildlife has been relocated by a qualified biologist, or has left the construction area of its own volition. The City, or a City representative, would contact CDFW to determine the most appropriate methods of relocation.
During Construction
City of Pasadena/ Resident Engineer/ Construction Contractor
BIO-3: If vegetation removal or initial work on the super structure of the bridge is to take place during the nesting season (February 1st - August 31st), a pre-construction nesting bird survey must be conducted within 1 week prior to the start of construction. The survey must include all vegetation and potentially suitable structures within the Project vicinity plus a 100-foot buffer. If construction pauses during nesting season for longer than 1 week, another nesting bird survey is required before work can be re-initiated during the nesting season.
A minimum 300 foot no-disturbance buffer would be established around any active nests of raptor species. A 100 foot no-disturbance buffer would be established around any active nests for other migratory birds.
If an active nest is discovered during construction, the contractor must immediately stop work in the nesting area until the appropriate buffer is established. The contractor is prohibited from conducting work that could disturb the birds (as determined by the Project biologist and in coordination with wildlife agencies) in the buffer area until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged. A reduced buffer can be established if determined appropriate by the Project biologist and approved by CDFW.
Prior to/During Construction
Resident Engineer/
BIO-4: Within 24 hours prior to the start of construction, the Project biologist shall survey chaparral habitats within the Project area for presence of Coastal whiptail. The surveys shall be conducted by walking 5 meter (≈15 foot) transects and pausing periodically to scan the surrounding exposed soils with binoculars for presence of the species.
Prior to Construction
Resident Engineer/
Responsible Party:
City's Construction Manager
Responsible Party:
City's Construction Manager
Responsible Party:
City's Construction Manager
Responsible Party:
City's Construction Manager
The "Remarks (Optional)" column clarifies the responsible party for the indicated mitigation measure.
Resident Engineer shall be the City's designated Construction Manager Mitigation measures designated as Contractor responsibility shall be paid for in the various bid items on the Bid Item List
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Reporting Milestone
Reporting/ Responsible
Party
Verification of Compliance
Name/ Initials
Date Remarks (Optional)
If Coastal whiptail is discovered during the pre-construction survey, a protective 50-foot no-work buffer would be established around each sighting. The Project biologist shall then contact CDFW to determine appropriate active or passive relocation methods.
BIO-5: Off road construction vehicles must be operated at or below 5 miles per hour while working within Coastal whiptail habitat. Vehicles used for the initial clearing and grubbing of within Coastal whiptail habitat must be operated at maximum speeds of 3 miles per hour.
During Construction
Resident Engineer/
BIO-6: Within 1 week prior to the start of construction, a bat survey must be completed. The survey must include a visual inspection of the bridge structure and any trees that would be removed for signs of bat occupation (i.e. urine staining, accumulation of guano). If evidence of bat occupation is observed, the City would contact CDFW to determine appropriate protective measures.
Prior to Construction
Resident Engineer/
BIO-7: The outer boundaries of the construction area in proximity to chaparral and mixed oak woodland habitat shall be fenced with high visibility fencing to prevent construction equipment, construction personnel, or construction debris from impacting the habitat outside the project area.
Prior to/During Construction
Resident Engineer/
Cultural Resources
CUL-1: The City of Pasadena, in coordination with the California Department of Transportation, shall implement the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties Action Plan. Proper implementation requires actions be taken prior to the start of construction, during construction, and after the completion of construction and are outlined in the Summary of the Historic Resources Action Plan shown below.
Prior to/During Construction
Resident Engineer/
Responsible Party:
City's Construction Manager and Contractor
Responsible Party:
City's Construction Manager
Responsible Party:
Manager
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Reporting/ Responsible
Party
Verification of Compliance
Name/ Initials
Date Remarks (Optional)
Summary of Historic Resources Action Plan
Stage Responsible
Parties Task
Date Complete
Definition of Responsible Party acronyms are: CAH – Caltrans Architectural Historian5; CS – City Staff; PM – Caltrans Project Manager; PE – Project Engineer; RE – Resident Engineer. The primary responsible party in each task is noted with an *.
Plan Development/ Construction Documents
CAH, CS,
PM*, PE
PM, PE, and CS will provide project plans for bridge at 65%, 95%, and 100% completion to CAH for review.
Plan Development/
Documents
CAH*, CS,
PM, PE
CAH will review the plans for compliance with the Rehabilitation Standards and work with the PM, PE, and CS to resolve any outstanding issues.
Documents
CAH*, CS CAH will provide formal approval in the form of a memo.
Plan Development/ Construction Documents
PM, PE, RE* The SOIS Action Plan will be included in the Resident Engineer’s Pending File.
Documents
CAH* CAH will ensure that the SOIS Action Plan will be included in the Environmental Commitments Record
(ECR).
Documents
CAH* CAH will review and approve any proposed project changes to the historic property’s character-defining features to ensure that the changes are consistent with the SOIS Action Plan.
Pre-Construction/
CAH, CS,
PM*, PE
All responsible parties will agree to an on-site monitoring schedule in accordance with the construction schedule prior to the start of construction.
CAH, CS,
PM*, PE
All responsible parties will agree on a methodology for installing the scaffolding and platforms, to ensure that historic properties are not damaged.
CAH, CS,
PM*, PE
The on-site monitoring schedule will include inspection and sequential approval of milestones, at a minimum including:
o Mock-up inspection of concrete spall and crack repair
5 Caltrans may elect to have a qualified consultant conduct some of its monitoring responsibilities. In this case, Caltrans PQS would review and approve the consultant’s work.
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Reporting Milestone
Reporting/ Responsible
Party
Verification of Compliance
Name/ Initials
Date Remarks (Optional)
Pre-Construction/
Construction
CAH, CS,
PM*, PE
The on-site monitoring schedule will include inspection and sequential approval of milestones, at a minimum including:
o Mock-up inspection of the board-formed concrete finish for the concrete strut beams
CAH, CS,
PM*, PE
The on-site monitoring schedule will include inspection and sequential approval of milestones, at a minimum including:
o Steel rebar installation methodology
CAH, CS,
PM*, PE
The on-site monitoring schedule will include inspection and sequential approval of milestones, at a minimum including:
o Mock-up inspection of the board-formed concrete finish over the steel rebar
CAH* CAH will review and approve any proposed project changes to the historic property’s character-defining features to ensure that the changes are consistent with the SOIS Action Plan.
During Construction CAH, CS, PM*, RE
CS, PM, and RE will notify CAH in advance when events in the SOIS Action plan requiring monitoring will occur (including but not limited to those listed in the Pre- Construction/Construction Stage, above).
During Construction CAH*, CS, PM, RE
CAH will be present to monitor required construction events and will prepare monitoring reports summarizing activities, results, and next actions.
Post-Construction CAH, CS, CS, PM, and PE will notify CAH when construction is complete.
Post-Construction CAH, CS, CAH will investigate the finished bridge to ensure that all work was completed according to the plans and that it complies with the Standards for Rehabilitation.
Post-Construction CAH*, CS, PM, RE
All responsible parties will work together to resolve outstanding issues. CAH will provide formal approval in the form of a memo.
CUL-2: If cultural resources are discovered during construction projects in Pasadena that may be eligible for listing in the California Register for Historical Resources, all ground disturbing activities in the immediate vicinity of the find shall be halted until the find is evaluated by a Registered Professional Archaeologist. If testing determines that
During Construction
Resident Engineer/
Manager
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Verification of Compliance
Name/ Initials
Date Remarks (Optional) significance criteria are met, then the Project shall be required to perform data recovery, professional identification, radiocarbon dates as applicable, and other special studies; and provide a comprehensive final report including site record to the City and the South Central Coastal Information Center at California State University Fullerton. No further grading shall occur in the area of the discovery until Planning Department approves the report.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
HAZ-1: Prior to the start of any construction work on the bridge, the City or its contactor shall test for asbestos in the bridge concrete and bearing pads. The requirement for this testing shall be included in the Project Special Provisions. Remediation of asbestos is required in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403 prior to demolition or renovation. Under the federal asbestos NESHAP, 40 CFR § 61, Subpart M incorporated into California air quality regulations by California Health and Safety Code Section 39658(b)(1) and in compliance with NESHAP regulations, a certified asbestos consultant (CAC) must make definitive conclusions regarding the presence of ACM. The contractor shall hire a CAC to conduct the testing prior to construction.
If hazardous concentrations of asbestos are identified in any structural elements of the Holly Street Bridge that would be impacted during construction, the CAC shall prepare an asbestos remediation and disposal plan. This plan will identify specific measures to be taken during construction to contain asbestos containing materials, ensure worker and public safety, and identify a method for handling, transportation, and disposal of the asbestos containing materials at an appropriate hazardous waste disposal facility.
Prior to Construction
City of Pasadena/
HAZ-2: Prior to the start of construction, the City shall test exposed soil for aerially deposited lead (ADL) adjacent to Holly Street, Linda Vista Avenue, and North Arroyo Boulevard where such soil would be impacted by construction activities. If soil tests identify hazardous concentrations of ADL as defined by the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (greater than 80 milligram of lead per kilogram of earth), the City, or its construction contractor, shall prepare a Lead Compliance Plan prior to the start of construction. This plan must outline
Prior to Construction
Resident Engineer/
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Reporting Milestone
Reporting/ Responsible
Party
Verification of Compliance
Name/ Initials
Date Remarks (Optional) procedures to ensure worker and public safety from ADL that could be disturbed during construction, as well as identify how the contaminated soils would be safely contained, transported and disposed at an appropriate hazardous waste disposal facility.
HAZ-3: Prior to the start of any construction work on the bridge, the City or its contractor shall test bridge and roadway paint for lead and chromium. Remediation of lead paint is required in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403 prior to demolition or renovation. A Lead Compliance Plan and Work Plan for the safe testing, removal, storage, transportation, and disposal of lead paint is required prior to the start of removal work by a contractor to ensure work is performed in compliance with health and safety requirements of Title 8 regulations and managed and disposed in compliance with Title 22 regulations. If initial testing identifies lead or chromium is present in paint on the bridge, the contractor will follow the requirements of the Lead Compliance Plan and Work Plan which will provide methods for safe removal, transportation, and disposal of the lead/chromium materials at an appropriate hazardous waste disposal facility.
Prior to Construction
Resident Engineer/
HAZ-4: A site investigation shall be performed to detect any groundwater contamination, including VOCs and perchlorates, within the Project area. The site investigation shall be performed at any locations where excavations would reach a depth of at a minimum of 15 feet below ground surface (bgs) where construction workers would potentially be exposed to groundwater during construction. The site investigation would involve collection of groundwater samples (groundwater is expected to be encountered during geotechnical borings) and testing the samples in a laboratory for VOCs and perchlorate contamination.
If the groundwater testing identifies VOCs or perchlorates, a Contaminated Groundwater Remediation and Disposal Plan shall be required prior to the start of construction. This plan shall outline procedures to ensure worker safety from hazardous groundwater contaminants, as well as identify how the groundwater and saturated spoil soils would be safely contained on-site, or transported to a hazardous waste disposal facility during Project construction.
Prior to Construction
Resident Engineer/
HAZ-5: The contractor shall comply with all applicable regulations and permit requirements for construction dewatering, which may include
During Construction
Resident Engineer/
Responsible Party:
Contractor (if applicable)
Not applicable per current scope
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Date Remarks (Optional) laboratory testing, treatment of contaminated groundwater, or other disposal options, if groundwater is encountered during the proposed Project.
Construction Contractor/ City of Pasadena
HAZ-6: Prior to construction, the City or its contractor shall inspect the existing electrical transformers in the project area to determine if any leaks of hazardous materials have occurred. All electrical equipment requiring disposal shall be packaged and transported to an appropriate permitted disposal facility. Any leaking transformers observed during the course of the Project are considered a potential PCB hazard. The transformer fluid shall be sampled and analyzed by qualified personnel for detectable levels of PCBs. Should PCBs be detected, the City or its contractor shall prepare a PCB Action Plan for the safe containment, removal, transport, and disposal of the transformer and any contaminated soils from the associated leak. This remediation shall be completed in accordance with CCR Title 22, Division 4.5.
Prior to Construction
Resident Engineer/
HAZ-7: If existing wood utility poles require removal during construction, they shall be considered treated wood waste. The City or its contractor is responsible for proper handling, storing, packaging, labeling, transporting, and disposing as treated wood waste under Title 22 CA Code of Regulations. All treated wood waste generated by the project shall be disposed as hazardous waste in a California permitted disposal facility approved to accept treated wood waste.
During Construction
Resident Engineer/
HAZ-8: If the relocation of either the gas line or concrete pipes are conducted by the City, instead of being relocated by the responsible utility company, a work plan would be prepared containing the following information: details of the work to be performed, methods for protection of ground from surface spills and asbestos wrap, testing of content, collection of content, tapping and cutting procedures, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials. If the City is responsible for relocation of concrete pipe, the concrete pipes need to be tested for asbestos prior to relocation.
Prior to/During Construction
Resident Engineer/
Contractor (if applicable)
Responsible Party:
Contractor (if applicable)
Not Applicable per current scope
Responsible Party:
Contractor (if applicable)
Not Applicable per current scope
Responsible Party:
Contractor (if applicable)
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Reporting/ Responsible
Party
Verification of Compliance
Name/ Initials
Date Remarks (Optional)
HAZ-9: As is the case for any project that proposes excavation, the potential exists for the discovery of unknown hazardous materials and contamination during Project construction. For any previously unknown hazardous waste / material encountered during construction, the procedures outlined in Table 7.1-1, Unknown Hazards Procedures of the Caltrans’ Construction Manual latest revision, dated July 2017, shall be followed.
During Construction
Resident Engineer/
HAZ-10: To the satisfaction of the Pasadena Fire Department, prior to construction, the contractor shall prepare a fire prevention plan to reduce the chances of starting and/or spreading a fire. The prevention plan shall minimally include the placement of fire extinguishers in all equipment.
Additionally, the Resident Engineer shall regularly notify the Pasadena Fire Department of Project construction activities and schedules and any changes to such activities and schedules.
Prior to/During Construction
Resident Engineer/
WQ-3: The proposed Project would require a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit for Discharges of storm water associated with construction activities (Construction General Permit 2012-0006-DWQ). The construction contractor shall adhere to the SWRCB Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ NPDES Permit pursuant to Section 402 of the CWA. This permit authorizes storm water and authorized non-storm water discharges from construction activities. As part of this Permit requirement, a SWPPP shall be prepared prior to construction consistent with the requirements of the RWQCB. This SWPPP would incorporate all applicable BMPs to ensure that adequate measures are taken during construction to minimize impacts to water quality.
Prior to/During Construction
Resident Engineer/
Public Services
PS-1: To help minimize the potential for delays in emergency responses during construction due to closure of the Holly Street Bridge and other construction activities, the City Public Works Department shall consult with the Pasadena Fire Department, Pasadena Police Department, local hospitals and emergency clinics, and any other emergency response agencies, to disclose road closures and identify alternative access and detour routes.
During Construction
Resident Engineer/
Manager and Contractor (if applicable)
Responsible Party:
Contractor
Responsible Party:
Contractor
Responsible Party:
City's Construction Manager in coordination with
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Recreation – Mitigation Measures
REC-1: The contractor shall coordinate with City Parks and Natural Resources Department to determine Rose Bowl event dates when construction activities shall be restricted.
Prior to/During Construction
Resident Engineer/
Transportation/Traffic – Mitigation Measures
TMP-1: The contractor shall prepare and implement a Construction Staging and Traffic Management Plan to minimize traffic disruption during construction activities. The plan shall be made available to the public and affected stakeholders that use the bridge for public access.
The following elements shall be included in the plan: parking, detours/road closures, pedestrian/commercial/ residential access, and media campaign.
Prior to Construction
Resident Engineer/
Tribal Cultural Resources – Mitigation Measures
TCR-1: Retain a Native American Monitor/Consultant: The City shall retain and compensate for the services of a Tribal monitor/consultant who is both approved by the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation Tribal Government and is listed under the NAHC’s Tribal Contact list for the area of the project location. This list is provided by the NAHC. The monitor/consultant will only be present on-site during the construction phases that involve ground disturbing activities. Ground disturbing activities are defined by the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, pot-holing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area. The Tribal Monitor/consultant will complete daily monitoring logs that will provide descriptions of the day’s activities, including construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified. The on-site monitoring shall end when the project site grading and excavation activities are completed, or when the Tribal Representatives and monitor/consultant have indicated that the site has a low potential for impacting Tribal Cultural Resources.
Prior to Construction
City of Pasadena
Responsible Party: City's Construction Manager in coordination with Contractor
Rose Bowl and Brookside Golf and Brookside Golf
Responsible Party:
Contractor
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Date Remarks (Optional)
TCR-2: Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural Resources:
Upon discovery of any potential Tribal Cultural Resources, cease construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the find until the find can be assessed. All potential Tribal Cultural Resources unearthed by project construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified archaeologist, who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in Archaeology, and by the tribal monitor/consultant approved by the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians- Kizh Nation. If the resources are Native American in origin, the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation shall assess whether the discovery meets the eligibility requirements to qualify as a Tribal Cultural Resource pursuant to Public Resources Code (CEQA) Section 21074. Should the discovery qualify as a Tribal Cultural Resource pursuant to CEQA, they will consult with the City regarding avoidance measures, or appropriate mitigation treatment, and curation of the Tribal Cultural Resource. Work shall be diverted to other areas of the Project until the discovery can be assessed and treated.
During Construction
Resident Engineer/
TCR-3: Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects – Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code protect Native American burials, skeletal remains and grave goods, regardless of age and provide method and means for the appropriate handling of such remains. If human remains are encountered, work shall halt in that vicinity and the county coroner shall be notified immediately. At the same time, an archaeologist shall be contacted to evaluate the situation. If the human remains are of Native American origin, the coroner must notify the Native American Heritage Commission within 24 hours of such identification. Further provisions of PRC 5097.98 are to be followed as applicable.
Identification and Initial Assessment: Native American human remains are defined in PRC 5097.98 (d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and in any state of decomposition or skeletal completeness. Funerary objects, called associated grave goods in PRC 5097.98, are also to be treated according to this statute. Health and Safety Code 7050.5 dictates that any discoveries of human skeletal material shall be immediately reported to the County Coroner. The Resident Engineer shall be responsible for contacting the County Coroner.
During Construction
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A work exclusion zone shall be placed around the discovery and within an area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until the coroner has determined the nature of the remains. If the coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American or has reason to believe that they are those of a Native American, he or she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and PRC 5097.98 and CEQA Guidelines 15064.5(e) shall be followed. This includes the NAHC designating and contacting the Most Likely Descendent (MLD). Once notified, the MLD has 24 hours to make recommendations to the City regarding the preferred treatment of the remains and any associated grave goods.
Should a MLD not be identified or should the MLD not respond within 24 hours, then the City shall follow CEQA Guidelines 15064.5(e)(2). It is the City’s responsibility to keep the remains secured until reburial or other appropriate treatment can occur Work may not resume in the discovery area until the remains have been removed and the MLD, or in the absence of a MLD, a qualified archaeologist, has lifted the work exclusion zone limitations.
TCR-4: Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation Human and Funerary Remains: If the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation is the designated MLD, the following treatment measures shall be implemented. To the Tribe, the term “human remains” encompasses more than human bones. In ancient as well as historic times, Tribal Traditions included, but were not limited to, the burial of funerary objects with the deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human remains. These remains are to be treated in the same manner as bone fragments that remain intact. Associated funerary objects are objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death or later; other items made exclusively for burial purposes or to contain human remains can also be considered as associated funerary objects.
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TCR-5: Treatment Measures: In the case where discovered human remains cannot be fully documented and recovered on the same day, the remains will be covered with muslin cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy equipment placed over the excavation opening to protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard should be posted outside of working hours. The Tribe will make every effort to recommend diverting the project and keeping the remains in situ and protected. If the project cannot be diverted, it may be determined that burials will be removed. The Tribe will work closely with the qualified archaeologist to ensure that the excavation is treated carefully, ethically and respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the Tribe, documentation shall be taken which includes at a minimum detailed descriptive notes and sketches. Additional types of documentation shall be approved by the Tribe for data recovery purposes. Cremations will either be removed in bulk or by means as necessary to ensure complete recovery of all material. If the discovery of human remains includes four or more burials, the location is considered a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall be created.
Once complete, a final report of all activities is to be submitted to the Tribe and the NAHC. The Tribe does NOT authorize any scientific study or the utilization of any invasive diagnostics on human remains.
Each occurrence of human remains and associated funerary objects will be stored using opaque cloth bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony will be removed to a secure container on site if possible. These items should be retained and reburied within six months of recovery.
Prior to the continuation of ground disturbing activities, the City and the Tribe shall consult on a location for the respectful reburial of the human remains and/or ceremonial objects. The location of reburial/repatriation shall be within the project footprint or other area which can be protected in perpetuity from all ground disturbing activities. There shall be no publicity regarding any cultural materials recovered or reburied.
During Construction
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