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From page 42... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-1 APPENDIX A: ONLINE SURVEY RESPONSE DATA All responses lightly edited for clarity and anonymity. Read the entire page →
From page 43... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-2 • The FHWA Division consults with the Tribe on every project pertaining to the Section 106 Process. The FHWA engages the Tribe by providing opportunities to participate in field inspections, and archaeological surveys. Read the entire page →
From page 44... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-3 forms, or other records, shall be carried out by or under the direct supervision of a person or persons who meet the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards (published at 48 FR 44738-39, Sept. Read the entire page →
From page 45... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-4 access to the PNS will receive an email notifying them that the DOT proposes the action, and the Tribes can enter the system to obtain information about the action and submit comments of what interest they have and if they would like to be consulted. In addition, once a year, the FHWA Division sends to all Tribes who have express interest in State lands the Tribal Consultation MOU we developed in consultation with the Tribes. Read the entire page →
From page 46... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-5 The DOT provides tribal access to the NEPA process electronic project file system for all NEPA coverage areas including Section 106, to all federally recognized tribes with an interest in [our State] Read the entire page →
From page 47... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-6 • This has not been asked by any of our consulting tribes. • Federally Recognized Tribes usually do not visit project sites in the State. Read the entire page →
From page 48... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-7 • Most requested concern is for an onsite tribal monitor during construction in sensitive areas. • In response to notification about the project, they request the ability to conduct field investigations or field meetings. Read the entire page →
From page 49... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-8 • Generally, the Tribes act as monitors. However, the DOT has asked Tribal representatives to inspect and advise on certain sites. Read the entire page →
From page 50... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-9 consulting archaeological firms. We are hoping to provide an opportunity for everyone to work together in the field to address issues. Read the entire page →
From page 51... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-10 • This has not been asked by any of our consulting tribes. • The DOT has an intergovernmental agreement with the University Research Institute. Read the entire page →
From page 52... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-11 • The tribes are not signatory to our PA with SHPO, but they were consulted in the development of the agreement. It does not specifically address this question. Read the entire page →
From page 53... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-12 • Sometimes, not often though; considered upon request. • No resident tribes currently in our State. Read the entire page →
From page 54... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-13 • The archaeological firm pays the TCS or Tribe (depending upon whether the TCS is an employee of the tribe or operating essentially as an independent consultant) the salary. Read the entire page →
From page 55... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-14 • In certain circumstances, there are project funds used to pay for tribal monitoring. Sometimes tribal staff with the right expertise are hired to conduct cultural resource studies. Read the entire page →
From page 56... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-15 engagement will help promote avoidance of important resources and ultimately provide for a more streamlined project delivery process. • The Planning Partners in the Commonwealth reach out on an annual basis to offer the opportunity for Federally Recognized Tribes to participate in the transportation Planning Process. Read the entire page →
From page 57... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-16 • Tribes are invited to participate in PEL studies, as appropriate, and are engaged as early as possible in project design. • The DOT has kicked off a new effort to get Tribes involved earlier. Read the entire page →
From page 58... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-17 • It depends what you mean by early. We know about it when they have decided to do something but are not really involved in the decision process on whether something should be done. Read the entire page →
From page 59... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-18 • When we insist but see above on timing. Usually the decision to do something has already been made. Read the entire page →
From page 60... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-19 3. Is your tribe typically involved in conducting field investigations to identify places of religious and cultural significance to your tribe? Read the entire page →
From page 61... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-20 • Many of these places have been previously identified. However, archaeological representatives of the Tribe will occasionally visit areas of concern/interest, or project areas near or within known cultural sites. Read the entire page →
From page 62... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-21 • Typically, tribal cultural monitors are only included if specified within a PA or other agreement document. This also goes for any type of ethnographic or field investigations for a project, included as "mitigation" and not during the data collection phase. Read the entire page →
From page 63... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-22 • Unless there is a Tribal archaeologist who meets the Secretary of Interior Standards conducting the investigation, Tribes are participants to the study. Read the entire page →
From page 64... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-23 is allowed, THPO goes with the lead agencies and private contractors, especially areas of critical concern. The Tribe does not have the budget for hiring more cultural resource personnel. Read the entire page →
From page 65... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-24 disturbing activities on a project. Tribes are compensated for Cultural Monitoring, so there is an uneven push for tribes to approve projects so they can be compensated. Read the entire page →
From page 66... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-25 • Travel expenses (flight, lodging, per diem) Read the entire page →

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... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources A-1 APPENDIX A: ONLINE SURVEY RESPONSE DATA All responses lightly edited for clarity and anonymity.