54.04.010 Permit Required for Archeological Investigation Activities

Prior to beginning any archeological investigations activities on Tribal lands and waters, all Tribal members, Tribal employees, lessees, individuals and organizations contracting with the Tribe, individual operating within the Territory and Jurisdiction of the Tribe, and individuals representing government agencies shall have a signed permit to proceed from the Tribal Historic Preservation Office.

(a) All individuals intending to conduct archaeological investigations or engaging in the excavation or removal of archeological materials from Tribal lands must have a Permit to Conduct Archaeological Investigations signed by the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.

(b) In addition to requesting and acquiring a Permit to Conduct Archaeological Investigations, the individual(s) must follow the process outlined in division 4 of this article titled, "Permits to Proceed with Ground Disturbing Activities on Tribal Lands and Waters."

(c) All individuals intending to conduct archaeological investigations or engaging in the excavation or removal of archeological materials from Tribal lands must have a Permit to Conduct Archaeological Investigations signed by the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.

(d) This Permit is in addition to the requirements of the Tribal Nations Research Group Act of 2014 authorization requirement.

(e) The Tribe has a cooperative relationship with the Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs and as such the Bureau of Indian Affairs must comport with its United States Code, specifically but not limited to 16 U.S.C. §§ 470aa-11 and Code of Federal Regulation, specifically but not limited to 25 C.F.R. §§ 262 requirements.