07 NCAC 04R .0806. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FILES

(a)  Access to archaeological site files and other information relating to the location or nature of archaeological resources shall be granted to persons in the following categories:

(1)           qualified archaeologists who are conducting scientific research or compiling information for use in preservation and planning studies. Qualified archaeologist means a person with:

(A)          a postgraduate degree, or equivalent training and experience, in archaeology, anthropology, history or another related field with a specialization in archaeology;

(B)          a minimum of one year's experience in conducting basic archaeological field research; and

(C)          demonstrable competence in theoretical and methodological design and in collecting, handling, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting archaeological data.

(2)           authorized representatives of federal, state, or local agencies or institutions which make planning decisions regarding archaeological resources.

(b)  Persons having access to the archaeological site files must give written assurance that the confidentiality of the information shall be maintained.

(c)  Persons desiring to review site files shall give at least 24 hours advance notice to the State Archaeologist.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 70-18; 121-8(b),(d),(e),(f); 132-1(a); 132-2; 132-9;

Eff. February 1, 1985;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2001; June1, 1989.