Standard For Reassessment Of Archaeological Site Potential

A.

INTRODUCTION

  1. This policy was adopted by the B.C. Association of Professional Consulting Archaeologists at a general meeting on April 17, 1999.
  2. The intent of this policy is to clarify operational standards regarding archaeological site recording.
   

B.

APPLICATION
  1. This policy shall apply to all members of the Society.
  2. This policy shall apply whenever members reassess the archaeological site potential of any area which has previously been assessed in an Archaeological Overview Assessment, or with reference to an Archaeological Overview Model.
   

C.

POLICY
  1. Members may reassess the archaeological site potential of an area which has previously been assessed in an Archaeological Overview Assessment, or with reference to an Archaeological Overview Model, and may modify previous recommendations.
  2. In some circumstances, such reassessments and recommendations may be made without reference to information obtained by means of pedestrian reconnaissance survey of the subject area.
  3. In such cases, members will explain and justify, in a written report, the reassessment and the methods employed in making the reassessment (e.g., documentary review, aerial reconnaissance).
  4. The required report must specify what methods were employed to detect micro-environmental attributes such as specific aquatic characteristics, minor topographic features, ground terrain, specific vegetation and specific wildlife habitats.
  5. Wherever practicable, the methods employed shall be described in sufficient detail to allow replication.
  6. Wherever applicable, the methods employed shall be illustrated.
  7. Whenever quantifiable data are used in a reassessment, specific quantities shall be indicated and the effect of the data on the potential assessment explicitly stated.
  8.

Except as limited by confidentiality agreements, as stipulated in the Bylaws, copies of the required reports shall be distributed to the following parties:

  • the client;
  • any relevant regulatory authorities, including the Archaeology Branch; and
  • First Nations agencies with an asserted traditional interest in the project area.
  9. Members shall employ all reasonable measures to ensure that the required written reports are received by all of the parties listed above, prior to the implementation of any professional recommendation likely to result in impacts to any cultural materials or features, whether potential or identified.
  10. Copies of the required reports shall be kept on file by the member and shall be made available to the Association upon request, except as limited by confidentiality agreements, as stipulated in the Bylaws

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