Why do I need to inform the Cultural Resource Section of a discovery immediately upon being notified by the Contractor?
Federal and State laws require reporting certain types of discoveries within 24 hours. Depending on what you discover, and the location, we may be required to consult with law enforcement, tribes, the State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Advisory Council. The quicker we report the discovery and begin consultation, the quicker work may resume in the area. The same holds true with threatened and endangered species; the Project Engineer must notify the Environmental Section immediately. We need to notify the US Fish and Wildlife Service within 24 hours of a sighting. The quicker we report the sighting and begin consultation, the quicker work may resume on the project.
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