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1~ 1~ ' project. These NRBS act to flesh out the comparatively vague language of the Code of Federal Regulations and interpret the ' regulations for certain types of properties through specific examples. ' In addition to the resource management oriented legislation and regulations, federal legislation also requires that American ' Indian sacred and cultural values be considered in the cultural resource planning process. NEPA mandates that American Indian sacred areas be identified for potential adverse impact. NHPA ' deals with identification of American Indian cultural resources. The American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 (AIRFA) (P.L. 95- ' 391; 92 Stat. 469) provides for legalized status for sacred places, animals, artifacts, and plants of American Indians. In addition, ' American Indians are guaranteed access to sacred sites on public lands under AIRFA. Additional clarification is provided by the ' Council on Environmental Quality which allows for Indian tribal participation in the planning process (90 CFR 1501.7; 90 CFR ' 1503.1). The American Indian Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) requires consultation with "appropriate" Tribes prior ' to intentional excavation or removal of an inadvertent discovery of human remains and associated cultural items. Concern for cultural resources has been expressed by the Colorado state legislature in the Colorado Register of Historic Places Act (CRS 24-80.1 as amended). This law recognizes the importance of the state's cultural heritage and takes steps to insure that this heritage is considered adequately in the planning process for undertakings. The state law tends to mirror the NEPA provisions for protection of cultural resources at the state, county, and local level. The OAHP (Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation) is the administering agency for all actions ' and is therefore responsible for compliance at the state, county 15