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Hanson PLC Kenneth J. Ludlam (TRS)- No record in AVS Martin G. Taylor (COF)- No record in AVS Cultural and Historic Resource Information was reviewed under Rule 2.04.4. Three separate cultural studies were conducted around different parts of the permit area. A summary of the findings is as follows: Western Cultural Resources Management conducted an inventory in 1981 in Sections 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29 and 30 T5N R87W. Three historic sites, one aboriginal site and four aboriginal isolated finds were located within the indirect impact zone. No cultural resources were located in the direct impact zone. None of the remains located in the area mentioned above were considered eligible to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The State Historic Society agreed with this finding. Metcalf Archaeological Consultants Inc. conducted a study in March 1994 encompassing 1,372 additional acres including the location of the haul road. Seven pre-historic, two historic and 9 pre-historic isolated finds were noted. Based on this survey, sites 5RT864, 5RT865, 5RT867, 5RT869, 5RT870 and 5RT871 are prehistoric sites that show some potential for intact buried cultural materials. These site were all potentially eligible for the NRHP. It was recommended that all sites should be avoided with ground disturbing activities until further testing. Metcalf Archaeological Consultants Inc. conducted a follow-up study in May of 1994. The focus of the study was to conduct a Class III inventory of a portion of a proposed haul road and locate and evaluate five previously recorded sites mentioned above. Based on the findings, the cultural resources evaluated were considered not to be significant and it was recommended that they not be considered eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. It was also recommended that no further archaeological investigations were necessary at the sites. Upon approval from BLM and SHPO, it appears that none of the sites or artifacts surveyed under the Yoast permit area are considered eligible to be placed on the NRHP. Therefore, no mitigation and treatment measures are required under Rule 2.05.6(4). The following concerns should be addressed to the Operator: 3. As noted in Tab 5 page 3, BLM had some concerns regarding the study conducted by Metcalf in March 1994 that were later addressed in the May 1994 study. According to Seneca, the BLM is currently evaluating this information to determine if all archaeological concerns have been addressed. DMG must receive a copy of the BLM and SHPO determinations prior to disturbing the archaeological sites at the Yoast Mine. Please submit this documentation to the Division.