New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 10 - CULTURAL PROPERTIES AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Part 15 - STANDARDS FOR SURVEY AND INVENTORY
Section 4.10.15.19 - NEGATIVE SURVEY REPORTS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The NMCRIS investigation abstract constitutes the final survey report for surveys that do not identify cultural properties of any kind or only identify isolates. Letter reports are prohibited.
A. Complete all sections of the NMCRIS investigation abstract. Anelectronic version of the NMCRIS investigation abstract and guidelines for its use are available from ARMS and HPD. It is permissible to increase or decrease the size of the data fields on the paper copy of the form, as needed, or attach continuation sheets.
B. In the event an archaeological site reported to be located within the APE or project area is not relocated during the survey, check the site update box on the LA archaeological site record and complete the identification and ownership, recording information, condition, recommendations and narrative site description sections. Explain in the narrative site description section specific efforts that were made to find the site and the reason(s) the site could not be relocated.
C. Append the following to the NMCRIS investigation abstract:
D. Report review. The NMCRIS investigation abstract shall be reviewed in conformance with 4.10.8.18 NMAC. If collections were made during survey, the permittee shall curate the collections in accordance with the procedures outlined in 4.10.8.18 NMAC.