HomeMy WebLinkAboutInadvertent Discovery Plan - PLN General - 7/19/2019 Mason County Inadvertent Discovery Plan
In the event that any ground-disturbing activities or other project activities related to this
development or in any future development uncover protected cultural material(e.g.,bones,shell,
antler,horn or stone tools),the following actions will be taken:
1. When an unanticipated discovery of protected cultural material(see definitions below)
occurs,the property owner or contractor will completely secure the location and contact:
a) The property owner and project manager;
b) The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation(DAHP)(Stephanie
Jolivette,360-586-3088,360-628-2755 cell);
c) And must consult with appropriate tribal contacts for finds of Native American
origin:
a. Rhonda Foster,Tribal Historic Preservation Officer(THPO),Squaxin Island
Tribe(360-432-3850);
b. Kris Miller,THPO,Skokomish Tribe(360-426-4232 ext.215); y
c. Dennis Lewarch,THPO,Suquamish Tribe(360-394-8529);
d. Brandon Reynon,Cultural Resources,Puyallup Tribe(253-573-7986);
e. Dan Penn,Acting THPO,Confederate Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
(360-709-1747).
2. If the discovery is human remains,the property owner or contractor will stop work in
and adjacent to the discovery,completely secure the work area by moving the land-
altering equipment to a reasonable distance,and will immediately contact:
a) The property owner and project manager;
b) The Mason County Sheriff's Department(360-426-4441);
c) and the Mason County Coroner,Wes Stockwell(360-427-9670 ext.752)to
determine if the remains are forensic in nature;
d) If the remains are not forensic in nature the Department of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation(DAHP)(Guy Tasa 360-586-3534,cell:360-790-1633);will take the
lead on determining the appropriate method of treatment for the remains and will
consult with the affected tribes.
NOTE:If you discover bones but are unsure if they are human,contact Guy Tasa at the DAHP.
Cultural material that may be protected by law could include but not be limited to:
1. Buried layers of black soil with layers of shell,charcoal,and fish and mammal bones
(Figure 1).
2. Buried cobbles that may indicate a hearth feature;
3. Non-natural sediment or stone deposits that may be related to activity areas of people;
4. Stone,bone,shell,horn,or antler tools that may include projectile points(arrowheads),
5. scrapers,cutting tools,wood working wedges or axes,and grinding stones(Figures 2 and
3);
6. Stone tools or stone flakes(Figures 2 and 3);
7. Perennially damp areas may have preservation conditions that allow for remnants of
wood and other plant fibers;in these locations there may be remains including fragments
of basketry,weaving,wood tools,or carved pieces;
8. Concentrations of historical period(>50 years old)artifacts;and
9. Human remains.
1
MASON COUNTY
• COMMUNITY SERVICES I
Building,Planning,Environmental Health,Community Health
Mason County Inadvertent Discovery Plan Acknowledgement
i
l
I have read the attached Mason County Inadvertent Discovery Plan and with my signature I do attest
that I understand it and will follow the plan if such circumstances arise in the development of my
property. I
Landowner }
Date
f
2.23 ( q �_Sc - p 3-
Tax Parcel Number(s)
4
i
}
M
r
i
Page 1 of 1
Michael MacSems - Re: Mason County SEPA 19-26 McMichael
From: "Miller, Kris" <shlanayl@skokomish.org>
To: Michael MacSems <mms@co.mason.wa.us>
Date: 7/2/2019 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: Mason County SEPA 19-26 McMichael
Mr. Mac5ems,
I have reviewed the project location, We have no known cultural sites within the project
area. Per the tribal cultural sensitivity model, it is within a moderate culturally sensitive
area. We recommend and inadvertent discovery plan, if one has been drafted, we request
a copy for our files.
Thank You,
Kris Miller
Skokomish THPO
On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 11:23 AM Michael MacSems <mms e,co.mason.wa.us> wrote:
Please find attached a SEPA DNS for:
Applicant: Dave McMichael
Project: <2 acre residential waiver from 6-year development moratorium
Location: NE Mountain View Dr, Tahuya, WA
Sec 19, Twp 23N., Rng 2W., W.M.
County Contact: Michael MacSems
Comment Deadline: 7/15/2019
Thank you,
Michael
file:///C:/Users/mms/AppData/Local/Temp/XPgrpwise/5D 1 B 1 C 1 AMasonmail10016134621... 7/2/2019