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INTRODUCTION
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This policy was adopted by the B.C.
Association of Professional Consulting Archaeologists at a general
meeting on April 17, 1999. |
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The intent of this policy is to clarify operational
standards regarding archaeological site recording. |
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APPLICATION
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This policy shall apply to all members of the
Society. |
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This policy shall apply whenever members reassess
the archaeological site potential of any area which has previously
been assessed in an Archaeological Overview Assessment, or with
reference to an Archaeological Overview Model. |
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C.
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POLICY
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Members may reassess the archaeological site
potential of an area which has previously been assessed in
an Archaeological Overview Assessment, or with reference to
an Archaeological Overview Model, and may modify previous recommendations.
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In some circumstances, such reassessments and
recommendations may be made without reference to information
obtained by means of pedestrian reconnaissance survey of the
subject area. |
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In such cases, members will explain and justify,
in a written report, the reassessment and the methods employed
in making the reassessment (e.g., documentary review, aerial
reconnaissance). |
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The required report must specify what methods
were employed to detect micro-environmental attributes such as
specific aquatic characteristics, minor topographic features,
ground terrain, specific vegetation and specific wildlife habitats. |
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Wherever practicable, the methods employed shall
be described in sufficient detail to allow replication. |
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Wherever applicable, the methods employed shall
be illustrated. |
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Whenever quantifiable data are used in a reassessment,
specific quantities shall be indicated and the effect of the
data on the potential assessment explicitly stated. |
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Except as limited by confidentiality agreements,
as stipulated in the Bylaws, copies of the required reports
shall be distributed to the following parties:
- the client;
- any relevant regulatory authorities, including the Archaeology
Branch; and
- First Nations agencies with an asserted traditional interest
in the project area.
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Members shall employ all reasonable measures to
ensure that the required written reports are received by all
of the parties listed above, prior to the implementation of any
professional recommendation likely to result in impacts to any
cultural materials or features, whether potential or identified. |
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Copies of the required reports shall be kept on
file by the member and shall be made available to the Association
upon request, except as limited by confidentiality agreements,
as stipulated in the Bylaws |
