Initiate Consultation. 1298 1299 The Center CRM will initiate consultation via a Notification Letter, per Stipulation X.A 1300 (Notification Letter). 1301 1302 If objections are received in response to the Notification Letter, the Center CRM will 1303 follow the process outlined in Stipulation X.B (Resolving Objections). 1304
Initiate Consultation. Caltrans or the local agency shall send initial outreach letters to the contacts provided by the NAHC. These letters constitute the official initiation of 36 CFR 800 consultation under this Agreement. The letters may be transmitted in digital form via email or sent physically through certified mail. As part of developing relationships with local tribal governments, District PQS are encouraged to maintain a working knowledge of tribal representatives’ preferred methods of contact. Qualified consultants may physically send or email consultation correspondence and conduct coordination; however, the initial outreach letters, as well as all subsequent official consultation letters, must be on Caltrans or a local agency project proponent’s letterhead and signed by a Caltrans or local agency representative. The initial outreach letter must also include the following: • A statement indicating that the requirements for Section 106 review for the undertaking are being done in accordance with Caltrans’ Section 106 Programmatic Agreement; • A statement identifying Caltrans as the Section 106 lead for the undertaking; • If the undertaking is an oversight or Local Assistance project, the statement should also identify the project proponent. • A brief undertaking scope and description; • A description of known cultural resources and/or areas of sensitivity in the Area of Potential Effects (APE) that may be of interest to the tribe, including the results of a SLF search when being sent to the culturally affiliated tribes provided by the NAHC; • A request for comments and concerns and a response period (usually 30 days); and • A project vicinity and APE map. • At a minimum, District PQS must make at least one attempt to follow-up on the initial outreach if no response is received from the tribal contact. It is preferable that the follow-up be done via a different medium than the initial outreach, such as a phone call or email. Depending on the nature of the undertaking, its potential to affect historic properties, and known interest or concerns of tribes in the vicinity of the undertaking, additional follow-up attempts may be necessary.
Initiate Consultation. No later than three working days after receipt of the written confirmation of notification, the Superintendent must certify receipt of the notification, further secure cultural items, and notify HI-SHPO and NHO about the inadvertent discovery. The Superintendent will also notify HI-SHPO and NHOs within three business days. Consultation is initiated with a written notification, which must propose a time and place for meetings or consultation. During consultation, the planned treatment, care, and disposition of the cultural items will be discussed. Note: The activity in the location that resulted in the discovery may resume thirty days after the Superintendent certifies receipt of the notification if agreed to by all parties.
Initiate Consultation. The Center CRM will initiate consultation via a Notification Letter, per Stipulation X.A (Notification Letter). If no objections are received, the Center CRM will proceed to Stipulation VIII.C (No Adverse Effects) or Stipulation VIII.D (Adverse Effects) as appropriate. If objections are received, the Center CRM will proceed to Stipulation VIII.D (Adverse Effects).
