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4 -10 <br />4.1.3 CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES <br />In conjunction with a continuing exploration program, including two (2) underground <br />operations, archaeological surveys of portions of Grand Valley properties proposed for <br />physical disturbance were completed under the direction of Mr. Carl Conner, Grand River <br />Institute, and Dr. Clifton Wignall of Mesa College. The surveys, conducted in cooperation <br />with Mr. John Crouch of the BLM, addressed all portions of the properties physically <br />impacted by Grand Valley activities. <br />The above noted surveys were expanded upon and supplemented by a cultural and <br />historic inventory of total mine plan areas. All areas of potential surface disturbance were <br />100% surveyed as shown in Figure 3 of the Cultural Resources Sampling Inventory found in <br />Appendix J. Areas physically surveyed are shown relative to the permit area which when <br />cross referenced with Figure 2.2 -1 clarifies that all areas proposed to be disturbed were <br />physically transected. <br />The inventory has identified three sites (see Appendix J) all of which are outside of <br />the areas proposed for disturbance as described in this mine plan. Protective measures shall <br />be described upon the request of the agency contingent upon the listing of the sites on the <br />National Register of Historic Places. <br />As noted in Appendix J, it is unlikely that occurrences as noted above would exist in <br />the upper reaches of the mine plan area due to the lack of water and the topographic <br />limitations of the area. <br />If during the course of operations, previously unidentified cultural resources are <br />discovered, the operator shall insure that the site is not disturbed and shall notify the DRMS. <br />The operator shall insure that the resource (s) is /are properly evaluated for eligibility to be <br />listed in the National Register of Historic Places as specified in 36 CFR 60.6. If the resource <br />is determined to be eligible after consultation with DRMS and SHPO, appropriate mitigation <br />measures will be developed and implemented with DRMS and SHPO approval, If previously <br />unplanned surface disturbances are necessary, the operator will obtain prior approval from <br />DRMS prior to initiating the disturbance. <br />An overview of the later historic periods is included as a supplement to Appendix J. <br />MR -50 McVolume I (Rev. 04/14) <br />