Common use of Table 1 Clause in Contracts

Table 1. The criteria for classification are the potential for the practice to adversely affect significant cultural resources. A conservation or management system involving more than one type of practice covering the same geographic area is a “Review” practice if any practice within that area is classified as a “Review.” Mississippi conservation practices are identified in the NRCS Mississippi Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/technical/efotg/index.html . Classifications are based on General Manual 420 part 401.40 through 420 part 401.42 and the practice descriptions found in Section IV National Practice Standards and Mississippi Practice Specifications of the FOTG. Some practices are listed in Table 1 twice (highlighted in gray) because they may be carried out using different methods. For example, Forest Site Preparation (490) may be accomplished through the use of chemicals, burning, or light mechanical (Exempt) or heavy mechanical (Review) methods. Follow the procedures for the methods appropriate to the planned practice. Exempt (E): Conservation practices that have no potential or only minor potential to cause adverse effects to cultural resources are considered “Exempt.” These practices are generally management related, do not have any or only minimal physical effects, are usually planned in areas of previous disturbance, and/or do not alter cultural resources. “Exempt” practices may, however, alter land use or ground cover conditions at cultural resources locations. Some of these practices may actually provide beneficial effects such as improving soil cover stability. A background review of the archaeological site files data and NRHP listings should be conducted for all “Exempt” practices. For practices that are classified as “Exempt,” a statement should be included on the CPA-52 form in the Comments field, or the Conservation Assistance Notes (CPA-6) to document that cultural resources were considered and the practice determined to be “Exempt” from further review.

Table 1. The criteria for classification are the potential for the practice to adversely affect significant cultural resources. A conservation or management system involving more than one type of practice covering the same geographic area is a “Review” practice if any practice within that area is classified as a “Review.” Mississippi conservation practices are identified in the NRCS Mississippi Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/technical/efotg/index.html . Classifications are based on General Manual 420 part 401.40 through 420 part 401.42 and the practice descriptions found in Section IV National Practice Standards and Mississippi Practice Specifications of the FOTG. Some practices are listed in Table 1 twice (highlighted in gray▇▇▇▇) because they may be carried out using different methods. For example, Forest Tree/Shrub Site Preparation (490) may be accomplished through the use of chemicals, burning, or light mechanical chemical (Exempt) or heavy mechanical (Review) methods. Follow the procedures for the methods appropriate to the planned practice. The effects can be immediate (an effect caused by the installation process) or distant (an effect that occurs at a later time as a result of the practice installation), and direct (an effect that impacts the resource) or indirect (an effect that can reasonably be expected to occur as a result of installation). Practices that are classified as “Review” require a cultural resources review and evaluation to determine if historic properties are located within or near the Area of Potential Effect. All “Review” practices must be documented on the MS-CR-1 form and submitted to the CRS/ACRC for review. Exempt (E): Conservation practices that have no potential or only minor potential to cause adverse effects to cultural resources are considered “Exempt.” These practices are generally management related, do not have any or only minimal physical effects, are usually planned in areas of previous disturbance, and/or do not alter cultural resources. “Exempt” practices may, however, alter land use or ground cover conditions at cultural resources locations. Some of these practices may actually provide beneficial effects such as improving soil cover stability. A background review of the archaeological site files section data and NRHP listings should be conducted for all “Exempt” practices. For practices that are classified as “Exempt,” a statement should be included on the MSEE-CPA-52 form in the Comments field, or the Conservation Assistance Notes (CPA-6) to document that cultural resources were considered and the practice determined to be “Exempt” from further review.