When a job site has been designated as requiring an archaeological Monitor , the following procedures are recommended in the event potentially Significant Cultural Deposits or human burials are found. Terminology Monitor Archaeologist on site who will monitor the removal and identification of Significant Cultural Deposits or human burials. Full time Monitoring will consist of directly watching the major excavation process during the entire work day, each day of excavation. This will continue until a depth of excavation has been reached at which resources could not occur.
Depth is usually about five feet below grade.
Modifications to this depth will be determined by the monitoring archaeologist. Spot checks are partial monitoring of the progress of excavation over the course of the project. Other Soil Disturbances Frequency and duration of spot checks will be based on the relative sensitivity of the exposed soils and active work areas. The Monitor will determine the relative sensitivity of the parcel. The County Coroner, Project Superintendent, and the Agency Liaison should be contacted immediately .