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Discover the important role of BIA Archeologist in working with Tribes to protect cultural resources and ensuring compliance with regulations such as NHPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, ARPA, and executive orders.

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  1. Introduction Tim Guyah, Acting Regional Archeologist Bill Kurtz, Fires Archeologist

  2. What is the role of the BIA Archeologist? Ensure the BIA-MRO takes appropriate action for a specific undertaking as a result of section 106 compliance (36 CFR 800.2) But… working with/for Tribes adds several layers What are these layers?

  3. Working with/for Tribes to protect cultural resources • Vast majority of BIA projects are Tribally initiated – • BIA does not generate projects like other federal agencies, So? • BIA due to it’s role is a quasi land management agency and is tasked with NHPA compliance • Tribes generate projects, BIA archeologists ensures those projects comply with NHPA • BIA archeologists role does not start or end with NHPA, we also have to be versed in NAGPRA, NEPA, ARPA, executive orders, etc. • Ultimately, our goals are to assist Tribes while ensuring compliance requirements are met – a somewhat unique mission in Federal Service

  4. What do we actually do? 633 – 36 – 7– 5 – 2 –

  5. What do we actually do? 633 – Number of NEPA actions requiring NHPA review 36 – Tribes within the Midwest Region 7 – Programs – Roads, Forestry/Fires, Realty, Fee to Trust Division, Natural Resources, Gaming, Technical assistance/other 5 – Midwest Region covers 5 states 2 – BIA archeologist currently on staff

  6. Questions? • How can we improve our service to you?

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