Unanticipated Discovery. If any unanticipated discoveries of historic properties, sites, artifacts, or objects are encountered during the implementation of any project exempted under this PA, INDOT and FHWA shall comply with 36 CFR 800.13 and IC 14-21-1-27 and 14-21-1-29 by stopping work in the immediate area and informing the SHPO, housed in the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”) of such unanticipated discoveries or effects within two (2) business days. Any necessary archaeological investigations will be conducted according to the provisions of IC 14-21-1 and 312 IAC 21. If any unanticipated effects on historic properties are found to be occurring during the implementation of any project exempted under this PA, INDOT and FHWA shall comply with 36 CFR 800.13 and inform the SHPO immediately. If any human remains are encountered during the implementation of any project exempted under this PA, work shall cease in the immediate area and the human remains left undisturbed. INDOT and FHWA will contact the county coroner and law enforcement officials immediately, and the discovery must be reported to the SHPO within two (2) business days. The discovery must be treated in accordance with IC 14- 21-1 and 312 IAC 22. If the remains are determined to be Native American, FHWA will notify the appropriate federally recognized Indian Tribes. Work at the site shall not resume until a plan for the treatment of the human remains is developed and approved in consultation with the SHPO and any appropriate consulting parties. The plan will comply with IC 14-21-1, 312 IAC 22, the current Guidebook for Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory--Archaeological Sites, and all other appropriate federal and state guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
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