Unanticipated Discovery of Archaeological Resources Sample Clauses

Unanticipated Discovery of Archaeological Resources. If previously unidentified archaeological features, artifacts, or other materials (hereafter, “resources”) are discovered during construction, all ground-disturbing work in the vicinity of the resource will be temporarily suspended or modified to prevent further damage to the resource, and provide a reasonable buffer for extent of the resource that may not be exposed. The MDOT MTA archaeologist will perform a preliminary inspection to identify the resource and evaluate its NRHP eligibility. Following this inspection, construction may resume in the vicinity of but outside the boundary of the archaeological resource as defined by the MDOT MTA archaeologist. If the feature is potentially eligible for the NRHP, MDOT MTA will consult with MD SHPO on an eligibility determination and, if determined eligible for the NRHP, every effort will be made to avoid and/or minimize impacts through redesign or modification of construction methods. If the resource is of known or suspected Indian tribal affiliation, FTA will consult with federally recognized Indian tribes as appropriate. In consultation with FTA and MD SHPO, MDOT MTA will develop a plan for the treatment of any resource determined eligible. MDOT MTA will describe actions proposed to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects and request MD SHPO, FTA and Indian tribal comments as appropriate within two (2) working days. MDOT MTA will then implement the provisions of the agreed Plan. FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES  Oneida Indian Nation  Onondaga Nation  Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe  Seneca-Cayuga Nation  Delaware Nation  Delaware Tribe of Indians  Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma  Eastern Shawnee Tribe  Shawnee Tribe MARYLAND STATE RECOGNIZED TRIBES  Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs  Piscataway Indian Nation  Piscataway Conoy Tribe  Accohannock Indian Tribe FEDERAL CONTACTS  Aberdeen Proving Ground  National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC)  National Historic Landmark Program  National Historic Landmarks & National Register Coordinator  National Capital Region, National Park Service  National Capital Parks East  National Capital Region of the National Park Service  C&O Canal National Historical Park  Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance  United States Department of the Interior  Civil War Preservation Trust  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Maryland) Regulatory Branch  General Services Administration COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ALLEGANY COUNTY  Allegany County Planning Depar...