Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-09 - Division of Archaeology
Chapter 0400-09-01 - Native American Indian Cemetery Removal and Reburial
Section 0400-09-01-.05 - OBSERVATION OF DISINTERMENT BY NATIVE AMERICAN OBSERVERS

At least one (1) Native American observer is entitled to be present during removal, excavation or disinterment of Native American human remains. This person shall be a Native American Indian member of the Archaeological Advisory Council or person designated by such member. Additional observers may be present as field conditions warrant with the permission of the project director. Observers must make prior arrangements with the person in charge of excavation or burial removal. In some cases, such as on-going construction activities, observers may be required to follow special safety procedures.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 11-6-116(b) and 11-6-119.