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Volume 2 Exhibits
Chapter 1 - General Information
- Exhibit 1.1 – Section 106 Programmatic Agreements with Attachments
- Exhibit 1.2 – Definitions of Terms
- Exhibit 1.3 – Abbreviations
- Exhibit 1.4 – Historic Preservation Laws and Regulations
- Exhibit 1.5 – Required Expertise for Cultural Resource Actions and PQS Levels Required for Archaeological Roles
Chapter 2 - Cultural Resources Procedures
- Exhibit 2.1 – Section 106 Programmatic Agreement Flowchart
- Exhibit 2.2 – Concordance Between Existing Section 106 Regulations and Section 106 Programmatic Agreement
- Exhibit 2.3 – Time and Effort Required for Cultural Resources Compliance
- Exhibit 2.4 – Sequential Order of Cultural Resources Activities
- Exhibit 2.5 – Sample Memo to File for Screened Undertakings
- Exhibit 2.6 – Excerpts: Caltrans Surveys Manual
- Exhibit 2.7 – Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Action Plan Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 2.8 – Historic Property Survey Report (HPSR) Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 2.9 – Findings of Effect (FOE) Format and Content
- Exhibit 2.10 – Guidelines for Memoranda of Agreements (MOA)
- Exhibit 2.11 – Required Copies and Required Reviews of Cultural Resources Documents
- Exhibit
2.12 – Sample Transmittal Letters and Memos
1.) Sample 1 – No Historic Properties Affected
2.) Sample 2 – Eligible Historic Properties
3.) Caltrans to SHPO: Initial Consultation (Adverse Effect)
- Exhibit 2.13 – Categorical Exclusion/Exemption (CE) Cultural Resources Checklist
- Exhibit 2.14 – Guidelines for Peer Review of Cultural Resources Documents
- Exhibit 2.15 – Historical Resources Compliance Report (HRCR) Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 2.16 – National Register & California Register Comparison
- Exhibit 2.17 – Cultural Resources Information to Include in Environmental Documents
- Exhibit 2.18 – External Distribution and Publication of Reports and Public Presentations
- Exhibit 2.19 Excess Property Transfers and Route Relinquishments
Chapter 3 - Native American Cultural Studies
Chapter 4 - Cultural Resources Identification
- Exhibit 4.1 – Standard Sources of Information
- Exhibit 4.2 – National Register Definitions and Eligibility Criteria
Chapter 5 - Prehistoric Archaeological Resources: Identification, Evaluation and Treatment
- Exhibit 5.1 – Archaeological Survey Report (ASR) Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.2 – Extended Phase I Proposal Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.3 – Extended Phase I Report Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.4 – Archaeological Evaluation Proposal (Phase II) - Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.5 – Archaeological Evaluation Report (Phase II) Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.6 – Data Recovery Plan Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.7 – Archaeological Data Recovery (Phase III) Proposal Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.8 – Archaeological Data Recovery (Phase III)) Report Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.9 - Excavation Pre-Field Checklist
- Exhibit 5.10: Geophysical Guidance for Archaeological Resources
- Exhibit 5.11:Post-Review Discovery and Monitoring Plan Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.12: Post Review Discovery-Without Plan Format and Content Guide
- Exhibit 5.13: Construction Impacts to Cultural Resources Report Format and Content Guide
Chapter 6 - Historical Archaeological Resources: Evaluation and Treatment
- Exhibit 6.1 – Cultural Resources Letter Report Format and Content
- Exhibit 6.2– Historical Resources Evaluation Report (HRER) Content and Format
Chapter 7 - Built-Environment Cultural Resources: Evaluation and Treatment
- Exhibit 7.1 – Tips on Completing DPR 523 Forms
- Exhibit 7.2 – Ranking Character-Defining Features
- Exhibit 7.3 – Memorandum of Understanding for Bridge Evaluations
- Exhibit 7.4 –Bridge Evaluation Short-form
- Exhibit 7.5 – Bridge Numbering and Historic Status Codes
- Exhibit 7.6 – Heritage Documentation (HABS, HAER, HALS)
