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From page 67... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-1 APPENDIX B: INTERVIEW RESPONSE DATA All responses lightly edited for clarity and anonymity. Read the entire page →
From page 68... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-2 successful in addressing scientific archaeological values (data recovery/curation) , traditional tribal values (tribal elder input and participation) Read the entire page →
From page 69... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-3 Response 3 • The DOT has been setting up a number of work agreements with tribes -- for contractual services provided. For ethnographic research, Phase I and Phase II testing, and monitoring. Read the entire page →
From page 70... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-4 Response 7 • The DOT have found that when dealing with tribal issues (i.e., presence of TCPs) , project delivery takes longer to accomplish. Read the entire page →
From page 71... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-5 to further consider the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Guidance on Assistance to Consulting Parties in the Section 106 Review Process (November 28, 2018) Read the entire page →
From page 72... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-6 o We involved FHWA FPO in the field to recognize the 4(f) related implications of the sites that were being identified/recorded. Read the entire page →
From page 73... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-7 Response 4 • The tribes they work with look to the archaeological investigations to base their input on. In some cases, tribes would ask for a landscape approach to bring in natural resources and landscape features, for placement and linkages to the archaeological sites and places of cultural significance. Read the entire page →
From page 74... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-8 Response 2 • Yes, effective and good faith collaboration between public agencies and tribal leaders/ representatives, whose heritage resources are being adversely affected by a public works project, is appropriate for many reasons, including meeting the spirit of the NHPA to preserve heritage for the benefit of future generations. An integrated, collaborative approach to the resolution of adverse effects is beneficial in that it offers a more holistic and inclusive consideration of tribal heritage resources affected by transportation projects and helps foster mitigation outcomes that more meaningfully address the values of all the stakeholders involved. Read the entire page →
From page 75... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-9 get to visit. It has enhanced our mutual understanding of many sacred and valued resources and transportation project needs. Read the entire page →
From page 76... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-10 Response 1 • It has taken many years of effort. In Their Own Light, A Case Study in Effective Tribal Consultation (U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 77... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-11 concept of collecting, analyzing, and/or curating archaeological materials. Some tribes have expressed preferences for all materials to reburied onsite or nearby with no analysis. Read the entire page →
From page 78... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-12 Costs. They are experiencing, on the average, higher costs if doing an ethnographic study as part of Section 106 compliance work. Read the entire page →
From page 79... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-13 As for mid-range planning, we have been able to consult with tribes about projects that are in the "Project Initiation phase" (projects that are roughly 3-5 years out and may or may not be funded/programmed) Read the entire page →
From page 80... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-14 Response 1 • While we have never sent letters as from the beginning we saw it as ineffective, I still believe from conversations with THPOs that getting a letter is meaningless in their world of inundation with letters. The things I have been talking about are really consultation methods and efficacy. Read the entire page →
From page 81... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-15 Response 6 • Just sending letters to tribes. Response 7 • Understanding effects to TCPs for these planned projects can be problematic. Read the entire page →
From page 82... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-16 But for all other projects, they do not explicitly respond to all tribal comments. Their new PA will have stipulation on how to provide feedback to tribes. Read the entire page →
From page 83... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-17 Response 5 • See Question 9 response. Response 6 • [No response provided.] Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-18 12. How are disagreements that may arise during this feedback effort resolved? Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-19 • Tribe consults in 10 different states. In certain states, there is consultation while in other states they are not consulted at all and there is no effort to see what the tribe is interested in. Read the entire page →
From page 86... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-20 2. Was the approach successful? Read the entire page →
From page 87... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-21 Response 1 • Yes, particularly on an individual basis with persons in the agencies and that makes consultation easier and more productive. Response 2 • Sometimes identification is the end of consultation -- so once a resource is identified, that is it and a decision is made. Read the entire page →
From page 88... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-22 is a tool, not a philosophy. Do not need the push-pull -- lots of faith in science and no need to attach western worldview. Read the entire page →
From page 89... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-23 have an outcome yet. However, incorporating Tribal expertise has been essential to understanding these resources. Read the entire page →
From page 90... ... Integrating Tribal Expertise into Processes to Identify, Evaluate, and Record Cultural Resources B-24 10. If you do, how is this feedback provided? Read the entire page →

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