Protection of Paleontological, Archeological, and Historical Values Sample Clauses

Protection of Paleontological, Archeological, and Historical Values. 1) The CONCESSIONAIRE shall be particularly alert in permitted operations to take all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect and preserve historic, prehistoric, archaeologic, and paleontological sites on or adjacent to the Area of Operation. Should such sites or evidence of sites be discovered, the CONCESSIONAIRE shall immediately suspend operations within the vicinity of the resource and notify the PARK BOARD of the site or suspected site. Reclamation will promptly have the area inspected to determine its significance and the appropriate actions to follow (salvage, test excavation, etc., and resumption of operations). All objects salvaged from public lands are the property of the United States Government and upon request will be turned over to Reclamation for dispensation. Costs of any salvage work will be borne by the United States.