I am pleased to submit comments regarding the Proposed Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State of
Alaska (FHWA-2008-0140-0002) on behalf of the Society for American Archaeology
(SAA).
SAA is an international organization that, since its founding in 1934, has been
dedicated to the research about and interpretation and protection of the
archaeological heritage of the Americas. With more than 7,400 members, SAA
represents professional archaeologists in colleges and universities, museums,
government agencies, and the private sector. SAA has members in all 50 states
as well as many other nations around the world.
The SAA reminds the FHWA that assignment of responsibilities to the State of
Alaska must carry with it a requirement that those responsibilities be carried
out by qualified personnel. The minimum requirement for archaeological
professionals has been and is a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline,
typically either archaeology or anthropology with specialization in archaeology.
Many cases have shown that the appointment of qualified personnel in the first
instance saves money in the long run by avoiding costly errors and omissions.
The SAA urges the FHWA to ensure that this minimum requirement be met by the
State of Alaska if and when it assumes new responsibilities.
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Anonymous - Comments Public SubmissionPosted: 10/21/2008
ID: FHWA-2008-0140-0004
Dean Richard Snow - Comments
This is comment on Rule
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State of Alaska
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Public Submission Posted: 11/05/2008 ID: FHWA-2008-0140-0006
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