Section R654-1-4 - Qualifications of Permit Holders(a) Permits will be issued to those individuals who qualify as a principal investigator, except for those who may otherwise qualify but who have had a permit suspended or revoked pursuant to Section R654-1-11.(b) As authorized by Subsection 9-8-305(2)(b), a principal investigator may submit evidence of training and experience equivalent to a graduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, or history by:(i) Demonstrating the ability to design and execute a research project in anthropology, archaeology, or history that includes the following. (A) All the research design elements specified in Subsections 9-8-305(3)(a)(i)(A) through (G).(B) The collection and analysis of information.(C) The presentation of results in an approved and reviewed format.(D) The subsequent curation of specimens in an appropriate curation facility.(E) Evidence that the applicant served as the principal or co-principal investigator for the entire research project.(ii) Possessing a graduate degree in a closely related discipline that included thesis or dissertation research germane to anthropology, archaeology, or history.(c)(i) As authorized by Subsection 9-8-305(2)(iii), applicants for a permit may submit evidence of training related to proper methodologies for field procedures, laboratory analysis, and reporting within projects involving archaeological resources.(ii) An applicant for a permit wishing to submit evidence pursuant to Subsection R654-1-4(c)(i) must demonstrate that the training was of a sufficient duration and a sufficiently broad scope of subject matter to substitute for at least one year of full-time professional experience.(d) Experience in Utah prehistoric or historic archaeology shall include basic field, associated laboratory analysis, and reporting work based within any portion of the general physiographic and cultural regions found within the state boundaries.Utah Admin. Code R654-1-4
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-18, effective 9/5/2023