Common use of Documentation of Findings Clause in Contracts

Documentation of Findings. All cultural resources investigations associated with implementing this PA regardless of findings shall be documented and reasonably conform to the standards in FSM 2360 and written guidance of the ▇▇▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇’s current cultural resource site records, and survey, screened undertaking, and previous coverage reports meet these standards. (1) In California, Region 5 shall submit to the appropriate Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System (▇▇▇▇▇) inventory reports and Archaeological Site Records (Department of Parks and Recreation form 523 or equivalent; or R5 Cultural Resource Record (CRRs)) completed to the standards of the Office of Historic Preservation. In Nevada, Region 5 Forests shall submit cultural resource inventory reports and Intermountain Antiquities Computer System (IMACS) forms for archaeological and historic sites and Architectural Resource Assessment forms (ARA) for architectural resources to the NVSHPO along with GIS shapefiles of inventories and resource locations for incorporation into the Nevada Cultural Resources Information System (NVCRIS). The records for previously recorded resources in an APE shall be reviewed to determine if documentation meets current standards. If existing documentation does not meet current standards, or new information should be recorded (e.g., changes in integrity or condition), these records shall be updated. (2) Region 5 Heritage Program staff shall document all determinations, findings, and recommendations made under this PA and all such actions and related documentation shall be considered by Line Officers prior to making decisions that may affect historic properties. Such actions include, but are not limited to, delineating areas of potential effect, National Register eligibility determinations, applying exemptions, no historic properties affected and/or no adverse effect findings, and other findings and determinations. Prior to making NEPA decisions, the potential effects of undertakings on historic properties must be documented and supported by completed reports, and report approvals dated and signed by HPMs or qualified Heritage Program staff delegated by HPMs, in accordance with the stipulations in this PA. Documented determinations, findings, and recommendations shall be retained as described in Stipulation 5.3(c) of this PA.