Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts
Part 3 - Historic Preservation Division
Chapter 12 - Mississippi Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Investigations
Rule 16-3-12.8.3 - Report Guidelines for Negative Findings Reports
Current through September 24, 2024
Introduction
For investigations such as Phase I or monitoring projects that do not identify archaeological sites or standing structures within a project area, investigators can provide a more abbreviated report that omits a context stud.
1. The MSSHPO will review all negative finding reports.
2. The MSSHPO expects all investigators to present professional quality draft reports. Once the MSSHPO has reviewed the draft report, the comment letter will identify items that must be addressed in order for the report to be finalized, and those items that are suggestions for improving the final report. After the comments are addressed, a final report should be submitted in a timely fashion.
3. Investigators submitting reports to the MSSHPO must provide one bound copy of all reports. For final reports, investigators must also provide an electronic copy of the report in "pdf" format. At least one paper copy of appendix materials must be submitted with a final report.
4. MDAH will no longer accept a letter report for an archaeological survey.
