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                                                   SENATE BILL NO. 3028

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                                                            AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

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State of Washington                              49th Legislature                              1985 Regular Session

By Senator Williams

Prefiled with Secretary of the Senate 1/3/85.  Read first time 1/15/85 and referred to Committee on Parks and Ecology.

AN ACT Relating to archaeological materials; and amending RCW 27.44.020 and 27.34.220.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

        Sec. 1.  Section 2, chapter 216, Laws of 1941 as amended by section 6, chapter 169, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 27.44.020 are each amended to read as follows:

          Any archaeologist or interested person may copy and examine such glyptic or painted records or examine the surface of any such cairn or grave, but no such record or archaeological material from any such cairn or grave may be removed unless the same shall be destined for ((exhibit and)) reburial or perpetual preservation in a duly recognized ((museum)) archaeological repository and permission for scientific research and removal of specimens of such records and material has been granted by the ((president of the University of Washington or Washington State University or a duly designated member of either president's faculty)) state historic preservation officer.  Whenever a request for permission to remove records or material is received, the state historic preservation officer shall notify the affected Indian tribe or tribes.

        Sec. 2.  Section 12, chapter 91, Laws of 1983 and RCW 27.34.220 are each amended to read as follows:

          The preservation officer shall supervise and administer the activities of the office.  The preservation officer is authorized:

          (1) To promulgate and maintain a state register of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American or Washington state history, architecture, archaeology, and culture, and to prepare comprehensive state-wide historic surveys and plans and research and evaluation of surveyed resources for the preparation of nominations to the state and national registers of historic places, in accordance with criteria approved by the advisory council established under RCW 27.34.250.  The nominations shall comply with any standards and regulations promulgated by the United States secretary of the interior for the preservation, acquisition, and development of such properties.

          (2) To establish a program of matching grants-in-aid to public agencies, public or private organizations, or individuals for projects having as their purpose the preservation for public benefit of properties that are significant in American or Washington state history, architecture, archaeology, and culture.

          (3) To promote historic preservation efforts throughout the state, including private efforts and those of city, county, and state agencies.

          (4) To enhance the effectiveness of the state preservation program through the initiation of legislation, the use of varied funding sources, the creation of special purpose programs, and contact with state, county, and city officials, civic groups, and professionals.

          (5) To spend funds, subject to legislative appropriation and the availability of funds, where necessary to assist the Indian tribes of Washington state in removing prehistoric human remains for scientific examination and reburial, if the human remains have been unearthed inadvertently or through vandalism and if no other public agency is legally responsible for their preservation.

(6) To consult with the governor and the legislature on issues relating to the conservation of the man-made environment and their impact on the well-being of the state and its citizens.  The office shall submit periodic reports of its activities to the governor and the legislature.

          (((6))) (7) To charge fees for professional and clerical services provided by the office.

          (((7))) (8) To adopt such rules, in accordance with chapter 34.04 RCW, as are necessary to carry out RCW 27.34.200 through 27.34.290.