Relevant Statutory Authorities

Relevant Statutory Authorities There are a number of state and federal laws that require identification, consideration, and possible protection of archaeological sites. Archaeological studies in Mississippi will generally result from compliance with one or more of the following laws, regulations, and rules. Other federal and state laws and regulations may occasionally be involved in an undertaking requiring an archaeological investigation. 1. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended ( NHPA 1992) 2. 36 CFR 800 (Advisory Council of Historic Preservation’s regulations implementing Section 106 and Section 110 of NHPA) 3. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA 1969) 4. Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA 1992) 5. Executive Order 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment 6. Department of the Interior regulations 36 CFR 60, 36 CFR 63, 36 CFR 66, and 36 CFR 7. Mississippi Antiquities Act (Mississippi Code of 1972, 39-7-3 et seq.) For further guidance, please refer to the Advisory Council’s webpage at: www.achp.gov