Disposition of Archaeological Collections a) BLM will curate any artifacts, materials or records resulting from archaeological identification and mitigation conducted on BLM land under its jurisdiction, in accordance with 36 CFR Part 79, “Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections.” BLM will consult with Indian tribes as required in 36 CFR 79.
b) Powertech shall ensure that all records and materials (collections) produced during the course of archaeological surveys and/or excavation on federal lands are curated at a facility,preferably in-state, that meets the standards of, and in accordance with the applicable provisions of 36 CFR Part 79, "Curation of Federally Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections," and applicable State law and guidelines.
c) Where surveys are conducted on private land, any recovered collections remain the property of the land owner. Powertech will return the collections to landowners with the assistance of the SHPO. Powertech will encourage land owners to donate the collection(s) to an appropriate public or Tribal entity, in coordination with the NRC, SHPO, and/or participating Tribes. Where a property owner declines to accept responsibility for the collection(s) and agrees to transfer ownership of the collection(s) to a public or Tribal entity, Powertech will ensure curation of the collection(s) in accordance with this Stipulation.
Disposition of Archaeological Collections a) BLM will curate artifacts, materials or records resulting from archaeological identification and mitigation conducted on BLM land at the Billings Curation Center, in accordance with the Billings Curation Center Packaging Requirements in accordance with 36 CFR § 79, “Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections.” BLM will consult with Tribes as required by 36 CFR § 79.
b) Where testing or excavation is conducted on private land, any recovered artifacts remain the property of the landowner. Powertech will return the artifacts to landowners. Powertech will encourage landowners to donate the artifacts to the SD Archaeological Research Center or a Tribal entity, in coordination with the NRC, SHPO, and participating Tribes. Where a property owner declines to accept responsibility for the artifacts and agrees to transfer ownership of the artifacts to SD Archaeological Research Center or Tribal entity, Powertech will assume the cost for curating the artifacts in a facility meeting the requirements of 36 CFR § 79, “Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections.”
