Sec.10-386-3. Research design

(a) All proposed archaeological investigations shall, to the extent possible and practicable as determined by the Connecticut Historical Commission, be conducted in a manner designed to further the public's knowledge and understanding of Connecticut's archaeological heritage.

(b) Research shall be designed to maximize, as determined by the Connecticut Historical Commission, the in situ conservation of archaeological resources.

(c) The applicant shall submit to the Connecticut Historical Commission the written consent for the proposed archaeological investigation from:

(1) the property owner of a state archaeological preserve; or

(2) the state agency with custody or control over the subject state lands.

(d) The applicant shall submit to the Connecticut Historical Commission written evidence that the proposed archaeological investigation will be:

(1) consistent with the site-specific management plan prepared for a state archaeological preserve; or,

(2) consistent with applicable agency management plans for the operation or use of state lands.

(e) The applicant shall provide to the satisfaction of the Connecticut Historical Commission a written project schedule and research plan which describes the purpose of the proposed archaeological investigation; the estimated timing and duration of field research; the field methods and investigative strategies to be employed; laboratory tests and analysis which may be used; and a justification as to why archaeological resources located within the study area should be investigated.

(Adopted effective April 11, 2000)