Phase I Archaeological Survey. Trileaf will conduct a Phase I archaeological survey for the project’s defined area of direct effects, as described previously in this proposal. This work will incorporate appropriate methods of identification for both precontact and historical archaeological resources. The goals for Phase I Archaeological survey include: • Identify archaeological resources within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) and document their specific archaeological contexts. • To assess the potential for encountering intact soils and archaeological sites, shovel testing will be implemented throughout the APE-DE at no more than 15-meter intervals per MOSHPO guidelines. • If possible, determine the eligibility of each archaeological resource for listing in the NRHP. • Discuss eligibility/non-eligibility of minor and/or repetitiously occurring sites. • Identify those archaeological resources that are recommended for additional testing to evaluate their NRHP eligibility. Trileaf has made several assumptions regarding the completion of this archaeological survey. Our assumptions include: • No formal consultation with SHPO will be required prior to survey. • No more than two archaeological resources requiring recordation will be identified during the survey. • No deep testing will be required. • No more than two (2) days will be required for the completion of the Phase I investigations. • No formal safety training or specialized safety PPE will be required. • No special permitting will be required prior to initiating field surveys. • Any artifacts recovered from private land will be returned to the landowners. • Any artifacts recovered from public land may be subject to a curation agreement. Survey Methods for the archaeological survey will include: • Use of GPS devices during Phase I data collection and to provide UTM coordinates for all field datums, and site boundaries as needed. • Field methods and reporting format consistent with the Missouri Historic Preservation Office Archaeological Survey Standards.
Phase I Archaeological Survey. USFWS shall ensure that a Phase I Scope of Work will be developed by Xxxxxx Ridge in consultation with SHPO. Phase I work will be designed to provide information regarding the significance of all identified archaeological sites to the NRHP. This work will be done in consultation with SHPO and all deliverables will be submitted by USFWS to SHPO for review and comment.
