Applications for Permits

(1) Non-Destructive Field Investigations: Individuals or Institutions who plan to conduct Non-Destructive Field Investigations do not require a permit from the State Archeologist. However, the State Archeologist should receive written notice of the proposed Non-Destructive Field Investigation. Minimal standards for field investigation and reporting should be maintained. The State Archeologist will cooperate in the planning, conducting and reporting of Non-Destructive Field Investigations. Copies of the final report resulting from the field investigation, and site locational information which is revealed during the field investigation should be submitted to the State Archeologist. (2) Destructive FieldInvestigations: Archeological Field Investigations are complex multi-disciplinary studies. An application for a Permit to conduct anArcheological Field Investigation will be evaluated on the soundness of the research proposal and the qualifications of the Research Team to undertake the field investigation. Applications for permits are (a) 950 CMR 70.11(2)(a) General Information, (b) 950 CMR 70.11(2)(b) Qualifications, and (c) 950 CMR 70.11(2)(c) Research Design. A complete application for an archeological permit to conduct field investigation shall consist of: (a) General Information: 1. A copy of the appropriate U.S.G.S quadrangle(s) with the project area clearly marked; 2. A completed and signed Permit Application (see Appendix B). (b) Qualifications: 1. A personnel chart which indicates the individuals who will be involved in the field investigation including the principal investigator, supervisors, crew and consultants. Curricula vitarum of key personnel should be included. 2. A project schedule which describes the amount and the nature ofeffort that individuals on the Research Team will expend during the field investigation. (c) Research Design: 1. A statement of purpose of the field investigation; 2. A description of the documentary researchwork whichwillbe performed as a part of the field investigation; 3. A description and justification of the field methods and strategies which will be used as a part of the field investigation; 4. A description of the laboratory tests and analyses which will be used as a part of the field investigation; 5. A summary of the results expected from the field investigation; 6. A description of the report which will be prepared as a part of the field investigation; 7. A justification for the field investigation which describes why the archeological property should be disturbed at this time.