Iowa Admin. Code r. 685-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 685-5.1 - Assumed responsibility

Pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 263B, OSA assumes that any state agency has the responsibility of notifying OSA should any proposed action of said agency endanger or have the potential of endangering historical objects under its direct or indirect responsibility.

(1) OSA is the appropriate authority for state and such federal agencies as are required by their agency rules to contact regarding actions such agencies may take that have the potential of affecting archaeological remains.

(2) OSA, acting in its capacity as the state's principal agent in the coordination of archaeological matters, shall be advised of such projects early in the planning process in order to facilitate the conduct of any exploratory or salvage work as may be necessary.

(3) OSA is authorized to enter into agreements and cooperative efforts with federal or states agencies concerned with archaeological salvage or the preservation of antiquities.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 263B.3.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 685-5.1