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Archeological Sites and Cemeteries Toolkit
The Antiquities Code of Texas (ACT), the Health and Safety Code and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) establish the environmental compliance obligations regarding archeological sites and cemeteries. Local governments, consultants and TxDOT staff use the following tools to comply with these requirements.
For more information, contact the supervisor of the Archeological Studies Branch, Environmental Affairs Division at (512) 416-2631.
You may download the software (Tools and Plug-Ins) needed to access forms or view frequently asked questions (Online Forms FAQs).
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Handbook for Archeological Sites and Cemeteries | 11/14 | Outlines the steps to comply with the NHPA, ACT and Health and Safety Code for archeological sites and cemeteries |  |
| Potential Archeological Liability Maps (PALMs) | Lists TxDOT-developed ArcGIS maps functioning as geoarcheological predictive models to aid in transportation planning and cultural resource compliance |  |
Project Review Tools
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review Standard for Archeological Background Studies | 05/11 | Used to evaluate and communicate comments on a background study report that identifies whether archeological fieldwork is necessary for the project |
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| Review Standard for Antiquities Permit Applications | 04/20 |
Used to evaluate and communicate comments on an Antiquities Permit application for submission to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) |
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| Review Standard for Archeological Survey Reports | 05/11 | Used to evaluate and communicate comments on an archeological survey report |
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| Review Standard for Interim Testing Reports |
05/11 | Used to evaluate and communicate comments on an interim report of archeological test excavations to address site eligibility and project effects |
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| List of Projects That Do Not Require Review or Coordination for Archeological Compliance |
12/15 | Identifies the project types that do not require review or coordination for compliance with laws and regulations regarding archeological sites. The guidance comes from existing TxDOT agreements with regulatory agencies. |
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Project Deliverable Tools
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Template for Archeological Background Studies | 09/20 | Used to complete the "Perform Archeological Background Study" Activity in ECOS |
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| Template for Archeological Survey Report |
04/20 | Used to complete the "Perform Archeology Study" Activity in ECOS |
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Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| TxDOT-THC Memorandum of Understanding |
02/13 | Defines the process for coordinating projects between TxDOT and THC in compliance with the Antiquities Code of Texas, but it is not applicable to projects where governments coordinate directly with THC |
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| Tonkawa Tribe Programmatic Agreement | 06/02 | Establishes the tribe-specific Section 106 process for projects with FHWA funding or required FHWA approval |
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