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P~ <br />u <br />ground disturbance within thi_• area, therefore, test excavation of the site or <br />revision of the proposed dist~.rbance boundary to exclude the site is required. <br />The location of site 6RT870 needs to~be che<:ked in the field to clarify <br />conflicting information on site location so that the site can be dealt with <br />appropriately. The plot of ttie site in Metcalf's report shows the site to be <br />located entirely within the area of ground disturbance, close to or coincident <br />with where the haul road will be constructed. Conversely, Peabody's map of <br />archaeological sites shows they site to be completely outside of the perr.~it <br />area. Both Metcalf and Peabody recommend that the site be avoided through <br />signing. If it is determined that all or par*_ of the site is within the area <br />of disturbance, the site must be test excavated. If the site proves to be <br />completely outside the permit area, avoidance of the site by signing the <br />permit boundary would pro~+ide sufficient site procecci~n. <br />Site 6RT869 also should be relocated in the field by archaeologists to verify <br />its location. According to Ms~t calf's report and Peabody's map of <br />archaeological sites, the southern extremity of the site is within the area of <br />disturbance with the majority of the site being outside the permit area. <br />Metcalf and Peabody recommend that the site be avoided by signing. If Metcalf <br />archaeologists determine that the site is a::curately plotted and that signing <br />will adequately protect the site and if Peabody erects signs prior to permit <br />issuance, BLM concurs that signing will adequately protect the site. If, <br />however, a substantial part the site or the entire site proves to be within <br />the area of disturbance, test excavation will be required. Because the site <br />measures only 12 meters by 18 meters, BLM anticipates that only a few test <br />holes would be needed to determine eligibility. Therefore, the cost to • <br />determine eligibility is expected to be minor. BLM recommends that test <br />excavation be accomplished if there is any doubt that signing will not <br />adequately protect the site. <br />If yeu have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Brian Naze at <br />our office in Craig (824-4441). <br />Sincerely <br />/ ~ John E. Husband <br />C~ ~ Area Manager <br />Enclosures ~- <br />• <br />