WASHINGTON STATE REGISTER

WSR 08-05-049

EXECUTIVE ORDER

OFFICE OF

THE GOVERNOR

[ November 10, 2005 ]

EXECUTIVE ORDER 05-05

ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

WHEREAS Washington has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, as represented by the numerous archaeological and historic sites that have been identified and located throughout our state; and

WHEREAS preservation and protection of these sites provides educational and cultural values for all citizens and leads to better understanding between cultures of our shared history; and

WHEREAS many citizens of Washington contribute their time and efforts to preserve and protect Washington's unique archaeological and historic sites, and traditional cultural places; and

WHEREAS these sites and places hold special cultural, historical, and spiritual significance for both tribal members and citizens of Washington; and

WHEREAS the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA) have key statewide responsibility to enhance the public's awareness of the need and value of protecting Washington's heritage and establish effective consultation with Native American tribal governments.

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NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the state of Washington, hereby order all state agencies to:

1. Review capital construction projects and land acquisitions for the purpose of a capital construction project, not undergoing Section 106 review under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Section 106), with the DAHP and affected Tribes to determine potential impacts to cultural resources. This review shall be required on all capital construction projects unless they are categorically exempted by DAHP. Cultural resources are defined as archeological and historical sites and artifacts, and traditional areas or items of religious, ceremonial and social uses to affected tribes. This review should be done as early in the project planning process as possible. Should DAHP identify a known culturally significant site in the area of a project, or should DAHP inform the agency of the potential that such a significant site is likely to be found in a project locale, the agency shall:

A. Work with DAHP and affected Tribes on appropriate archaeological survey and mitigation strategies consistent with state and federal laws.

B. Consult with affected Tribes in a way that includes a face-to-face meeting or other agreed upon method to discuss the project before a state agency completes the project design. The agency will work with GOIA and DAHP to identify affected tribes and, if needed, seek their help to arrange a meeting to discuss the project in question. If an agency is unable to arrange such a meeting, it will promptly notify GOIA and DAHP of the situation.

C. Take reasonable action to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects to the archeological or cultural resource.

D. Notify DAHP and GOIA, in advance, of any meeting with affected Tribes during which matters concerning cultural resources related to a capital construction project will be discussed, and extend invitations to both agencies to attend any such meetings. If representatives from DAHP or GOIA cannot attend, the agencies will provide DAHP and GOIA with detailed meeting notes.

2. Submit all agreements between state agencies and affected Tribes concerning cultural resources that are developed outside the Section 106 process for review and comment to DAHP. DAHP's review and comment on any such agreement must occur before the agency can sign such agreement. Consult with DAHP and affected Tribes during project design and prior to construction on projects not undergoing Section 106 review, as a condition to receiving state grants or loans for the purposes of a capital construction project. Should either DAHP or the affected Tribes identify cultural resources affected by the proposed project, the state agency or agencies will ensure that the grant recipient finds reasonable ways to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts to the resource before state funding is disbursed. State agencies shall take steps to insure that this type of review is incorporated into their grant and loan management process.

3. The Office of Financial Management is directed to include in its capital budget instruction a requirement that agencies consult with DAHP and GOIA, as appropriate, as part of the budgeting process for pre-design, design and construction.

4. To the extent that they have not already received training, all appropriate state agency employees managing capital construction projects or pass through capital grants will attend Government-to-Government training and Cultural Resource training provided by GOIA and DAHP.

5. By January 15, 2007, DAHP shall report back to the Governor's Office and the Office of Financial Management on the implementation of this executive order including any recommendations on ways of improving implementation.

I invite institutions of higher education, public schools, statewide elected officials, boards, commissions, and others to implement the practices herein described within their agencies.

This executive order takes effect immediately.

Signed and sealed with the official seal of the State of Washington, on this 10th day of November 2005, at Olympia, Washington.

By:

Christine O. Gregoire

Governor

BY THE GOVERNOR:

Sam Reed

Secretary of State

аааааReviser's note: The spelling errors in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appear in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.

A.	Work with DAHP and affected Tribes on appropriate archaeological survey and mitigation strategies consistent with state and federal laws.
B.	Consult with affected Tribes in a way that includes a face-to-face meeting or other agreed upon method to discuss the project before a state agency completes the project design. The agency will work with GOIA and DAHP to identify affected tribes and, if needed, seek their help to arrange a meeting to discuss the project in question. If an agency is unable to arrange such a meeting, it will promptly notify GOIA and DAHP of the situation.
C.	Take reasonable action to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects to the archeological or cultural resource.
D.	Notify DAHP and GOIA, in advance, of any meeting with affected Tribes during which matters concerning cultural resources related to a capital construction project will be discussed, and extend invitations to both agencies to attend any such meetings. If representatives from DAHP or GOIA cannot attend, the agencies will provide DAHP and GOIA with detailed meeting notes.

2.	Submit all agreements between state agencies and affected Tribes concerning cultural resources that are developed outside the Section 106 process for review and comment to DAHP. DAHP's review and comment on any such agreement must occur before the agency can sign such agreement. Consult with DAHP and affected Tribes during project design and prior to construction on projects not undergoing Section 106 review, as a condition to receiving state grants or loans for the purposes of a capital construction project. Should either DAHP or the affected Tribes identify cultural resources affected by the proposed project, the state agency or agencies will ensure that the grant recipient finds reasonable ways to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts to the resource before state funding is disbursed. State agencies shall take steps to insure that this type of review is incorporated into their grant and loan management process.
3.	The Office of Financial Management is directed to include in its capital budget instruction a requirement that agencies consult with DAHP and GOIA, as appropriate, as part of the budgeting process for pre-design, design and construction.
4.	To the extent that they have not already received training, all appropriate state agency employees managing capital construction projects or pass through capital grants will attend Government-to-Government training and Cultural Resource training provided by GOIA and DAHP.
5.	By January 15, 2007, DAHP shall report back to the Governor's Office and the Office of Financial Management on the implementation of this executive order including any recommendations on ways of improving implementation.

		By:

		Christine O. Gregoire
		Governor
BY THE GOVERNOR:

Sam Reed
Secretary of State

й Washington State Code Reviser's Office