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rockshelters. and evidence of historic occupation. were recorded as they were encountered <br />according to standards set by the OAHP. <br />Sites were recorded using the following methods of mapping and note taking. The <br />basic approach to the data collection was the continuous mapping of observed artifacts and <br />features by recording UTM coordinates (NAD 83 Datum) using a Trimble Geo XT. Site <br />maps were created using GPS data and ArcMap. Photographs were taken at each site and <br />include general overviews and views of specific artifacts or features. Field notes for this <br />project are on file at Grand River Institute, while the photographs are submitted to the OAHP. <br />No artifacts were collected. <br />Results <br />A portion of the project area— approximately 30 acres —was disturbed by the previously <br />existing RDA. Additionally, the survey was limited by steep slopes and heavy vegetation. <br />Despite these limitations, a prehistoric camp (5LA12859) was newly recorded. This resource <br />is described below and location data is provided in Appendix A on Figure A -1 and Table A- <br />L Figure A -1 is a 7.5' quadrangle map that shows the resource in relation to the proposed <br />project and provides the LITM coordinates for the site. Additional detailed information is <br />provided in the attached OAHP Resource Form, also in Appendix A (available at the OAHP). <br />Site Significance <br />The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) directs federal agencies to <br />ensure that federally- initiated or awhorized actions do not inadvertently disturb or destroy <br />significant cultural resource values. Significance is a quality of cultural resource properties <br />that qualifies them for inclusion in the NR14P. The statements of significance included in <br />this report are field assessments to support recommendations to the State Historic <br />Preservation Officer (SHPO). The final determination of site significance is made by the <br />controlling agencies in consultation with the SHPO and the Keeper of the Register. <br />The Code of Federal Regulations was used as a guide for the in -field site evaluations. <br />Titles 36 CFR 60. 36 CFR 800, and 36 CFR 64 are concerned with the concepts of <br />significance and (possible) historic value of cultural resources. Titles 36 CFR 65 and 36 CFR <br />66 provide standards for the conduct of scientific data recovery activities. Finally, Title 36 <br />CFR 60.4 establishes the measure of significance that is critical to the determination of a <br />site's NRHP eligibility, which is used to assess a site's research potential: <br />The quality of significance in American history, architecture. archaeology, and culture <br />is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects of State and local <br />importance that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship. <br />feeling, and association, and a) that are associated with events that have made a <br />5 <br />