Section 2.258 - Background Studies for Archeological Resources and Cemeteries(a) For projects subject to review for archeological sites and cemeteries under this MOU, based on the results of background research, TxDOT will identify projects or portions of projects' APEs that require archeological field investigation.(b) Eligibility determinations that TxDOT performs under this MOU will not require field investigations if sufficient background information exists to demonstrate that the portion of the site to be affected does not have potential research value.(c) Determinations that TxDOT makes under this MOU regarding the presence of cemeteries in project APEs may be made through the use of maps, project-area photographs, or other background research.43 Tex. Admin. Code § 2.258
The provisions of this §2.258 adopted to be effective May 16, 2013, 38 TexReg 2861; Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 32, August 10, 2018, TexReg 5238, eff. 8/15/2018