Phase 1
The Phase I survey represents “a reasonable and good faith effort to identify _____ that may be affected by the undertaking”
What is, historic properties.
Prior to field work, two types of local contact may be needed
What is land owners and utilities
All aspects of standard fieldwork equipment, assembly and maintenance.
What is, field labor.
The standard, handheld range finder remains the most common piece of positioning equipment
What is, a compass?
All projects are accompanied by ______ showing the location of the project.
What is, a map.
In practical terms, the purpose of the Phase 1 survey
What is, to see whether archaeological resources are present within the surveyed area.
This is something augmented by public notice, such as a local newspaper
What is, publicity
Coordination and assignment of project personnel, and monitoring of project.
What is, project management.
Some _____ issue to each crew members most of the equipment needed.
What is, firms.
These are widely spaced, small tests that are little more than a few shovelfuls of fill removed.
What is, a shovel test.
The results of the Phase 1 survey provide the starting point for
What is, all subsequent archaeological resource management decisions.
It is risky to rely of land owners _______ to verify buried utility infrastructure.
What is, knowledge
Background research into history and pre-history of the project vicinity
What is, cultural backgrounds.
This is required for Federal contracts
What is, first-aid/CPR training.
This must be conducted to review and prepare for potential hazards.
What is, a health and safety meeting.
The Phase 1 information also helps to decide whether the project area contains archaeological remains that satisfy the criteria for listing on
What is, the National Register of Historic Places.
Housing developments should have these to show locations of utilities and septic systems.
What is, maps.
Preparation of correspondence and coordination in communications.
What is, secretarial.
This is needed if working on a construction site or highway corridor.
What is, a hard hat.
Existing roads and other landscape features can help in orienting the
What is, the grid.