Common use of Archeological Background Studies Clause in Contracts

Archeological Background Studies. An Archeological Background Study shall be sufficient to satisfy the current Environmental Compliance Toolkit for Background Studies, available from the State. 32.1 The Technical Expert shall undertake the following activities. 32.1.1 Review site files at the TARL and THC to determine whether previously recorded archeological sites are present in the area to be documented. Review of the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas shall be used for THC file review unless otherwise approved by the State. 32.1.2 If sites are present, consult relevant site forms and archeological reports to determine the characteristics of the sites. 32.1.3 Produce a clearly reproducible map, based on USGS 7.5’ topographic maps, indicating areas where recorded archeological sites are present. 32.1.4 Review NRCS soil maps, BEG geological maps, historic maps, aerial photographs, planning documents, and USGS topographic maps to determine the general characteristics of the study area with respect to the identification of areas where preservation of archeological historic properties and SALs is likely and unlikely. 32.2 Background studies comprise a review of existing data, including – but not limited to – the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas, geologic maps, soil maps, aerial photographs, and historic maps. Based on this review, the Technical Expert shall identify areas that require field investigation to evaluate the project’s effects on archeological resources and areas in which the proposed project would have no effect on archeological resources. The Background Study shall be produced by a professional archeologist as defined in 13 TAC §26.5(52)(B).

Archeological Background Studies. An Archeological Background Study shall be sufficient to satisfy the current Environmental Compliance Toolkit for Background Studies, available from the State. 32.1 31.1 The Technical Expert shall undertake the following activities. 32.1.1 31.1.1 Review site files at the TARL and THC to determine whether previously recorded archeological sites are present in the area to be documented. Review of the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas shall be used for THC file review unless otherwise approved by the State. 32.1.2 31.1.2 If sites are present, consult relevant site forms and archeological reports to determine the characteristics of the sites. 32.1.3 31.1.3 Produce a clearly reproducible map, based on USGS 7.5’ topographic maps, indicating areas where recorded archeological sites are present. 32.1.4 31.1.4 Review NRCS soil maps, BEG geological maps, historic maps, aerial photographs, planning documents, and USGS topographic maps to determine the general characteristics of the study area with respect to the identification of areas where preservation of archeological historic properties and SALs is likely and unlikely. 32.2 31.2 Background studies comprise a review of existing data, including – but not limited to – the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas, geologic maps, soil maps, aerial photographs, and historic maps. Based on this review, the Technical Expert shall identify areas that require field investigation to evaluate the project’s effects on archeological resources and areas in which the proposed project would have no effect on archeological resources. The Background Study shall be produced by a professional archeologist as defined in 13 TAC §26.5(52)(B).

Archeological Background Studies. a. An Archeological Background Study shall be sufficient conform to satisfy the current Environmental Compliance Toolkit SOU for Background Studies, available from the State. 32.1 b. The Technical Expert Engineer shall undertake the following activitiesactivities and demonstrate that these activities occurred by providing supporting data to the State. 32.1.1 1) Review site files at the TARL Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL) and THC to determine whether previously recorded archeological sites are present in the area to be documented. Review of the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas shall be used for THC file review unless otherwise approved by the State. 32.1.2 2) If sites are present, consult relevant site forms and archeological reports to determine the characteristics of the sites. 32.1.3 3) Produce a clearly reproducible map, based on USGS the United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ topographic maps, indicating areas where recorded archeological sites are present. 32.1.4 4) Review NRCS Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil maps, BEG Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG) geological maps, historic maps, aerial photographs, planning documents, and USGS topographic maps to determine the general characteristics of the study area with respect to the identification of areas where preservation of archeological historic properties and SALs is likely and unlikely. 32.2 c. Background studies comprise a review of existing data, including – but not limited to – the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas, geologic maps, soil maps, aerial photographs, and historic maps. Based on this review, the Technical Expert shall identify areas that require field investigation to evaluate the project’s effects on archeological resources and areas in which the proposed project DocuSign Envelope ID: 92042E15-24A8-4715-A668-00F8B487D7CE would have no effect on archeological resources. The Background Study shall be produced by a professional archeologist as defined in 13 TAC §26.5(52)(B).

Archeological Background Studies. An (This scope is for the corresponding section(s) as listed in the Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project section of the EA.) a. The conduct of an Archeological Background Study shall be sufficient conform to satisfy the current Environmental Compliance Toolkit SOU for Background Studies, available from the State. 32.1 b. The Technical Expert Engineer shall undertake the following activitiesactivities and demonstrate that these activities occurred by providing supporting data to the State. 32.1.1 1) Review site files at the TARL Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL) and THC to determine whether previously recorded archeological sites are present in the area to be documented. Review of the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas shall be used for THC file review unless otherwise approved by the State. 32.1.2 2) If sites are present, consult relevant site forms and archeological reports to determine the characteristics of the sites. 32.1.3 3) Produce a clearly reproducible map, based on USGS the United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ topographic maps, indicating areas where recorded archeological sites are present. 32.1.4 4) Review NRCS Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil maps, BEG Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG) geological maps, historic maps, aerial photographs, planning documents, and USGS topographic maps to determine the general characteristics of the study area with respect to the identification of areas where preservation of archeological historic properties and SALs is likely and unlikely. 32.2 c. Background studies comprise a review of existing data, including – but not limited to – the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas, geologic maps, soil maps, aerial photographs, and historic maps. DocuSign Envelope ID: B951F3F6-E6BB-4D9E-AFCF-6ACF0EF5B3D9 Based on this review, the Technical Expert shall identify areas that require field investigation to evaluate the project’s effects on archeological resources and areas in which the proposed project would have no effect on archeological resources. The Background Study shall be produced by a professional archeologist as defined in 13 TAC §26.5(52)(B).