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Identify Historic Properties and Prepare the Cultural Resources Survey Report. a. WSDOT shall complete or cause to be completed the identification of historic properties that may be affected by the undertaking in accordance with 36 CFR 800.4. The purpose of the Cultural Resources Survey is to review existing information and seek new information on historic properties that may be in the Area of Potential Effects, identify and evaluate those historic properties and their eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and consider the effects the undertaking will have on them. b. WSDOT shall document the identification of historic properties through the efforts of one or more of its Cultural Resources Specialists and other WSDOT staff collaborating with them, an inter-governmental contract with staff from Tribes or through the services of a consultant or consultants meeting the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards. Guidance on conduct of the Cultural Resources Survey and preparation of the survey report is contained in Exhibit D, Preparation of the Cultural Resources Survey Report. c. Engagements of consultants to assist WSDOT in preparation of materials for use in the Section 106 review process shall conform to the applicable requirements of Exhibit D, and shall in all cases the proposed scope of work and budget is to be reviewed by a WSDOT Cultural Resources Specialist prior to the commencement of a consultant’s services.