Section R850-60-400 - Archaeological Excavation Permits1. Subsection 9-8-305(3)(c) allows for delegation of authority to issue excavation permits to agencies that meet specified criteria. Should the agency obtain such delegation, it shall issue excavation permits for sites on trust lands in accordance with Section 9-8-305 and Rule R694-1.2. Applications for excavation permits shall be made on forms created and maintained by the Public Lands Policy Coordination Office and submitted to the agency in a timely manner and with enough lead time to allow for review and modification of the excavation plan or research design for the proposed investigation. (a) The agency shall respond to an application for excavation permit in a timely manner.(b) The agency may request information other than what is required by Section 9-8-305 and Rule R694.3. All excavation permits shall be issued with the following requirements: (a) The permittee shall provide reports documenting results of the work and data obtained, and deliver relevant records, site forms, and reports to the agency within the time specified in the permit.(b) Any permittee who discovers human remains shall notify the agency and other appropriate agencies pursuant to Section 76-9-704 and Rule R850-61.(c) The agency may include other requirements as necessary.4. Unless the proposed excavation is being conducted to facilitate execution of an expenditure or undertaking that is already the subject of Section 9-8-404 compliance, then the issuance of an excavation permit by the agency shall be considered an undertaking for purposes of Section 9-8-404.Utah Admin. Code R850-60-400