I am commenting on the proposed MOU assigning environmental responsibilities
from the FHWA to the state of Alaska on behalf of the Register of Professional
Archaeologists (RPA).
The Register of Professional Archaeologists is a listing of archaeologists who have
agreed to abide by an explicit code of conduct and standards of research
performance, who hold a graduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, art
history, classics, history or another related field, and who have substantial
practical experience. There are currently over 2,100 listed RPA’s in the U.S. and
Canada.
There is no reason the profession of archaeology should not have minimal
qualifications and a professional code of conduct. All serious professions,
whether it be law, medicine, engineering, or some other professional discipline
requires certification. Certification is a process to protect the discipline-no matter
what the discipline is.
RPA endorses FHWA efforts to maintain professional standards for archaeologists
in the State of Alaska. Minimal requirements for professional standards should
include a graduate degree in archaeology or a related field. Archaeology is a
profession, and the privilege of professional practice requires professional morality
and professional responsibility, in addition to professional competence and
minimal standards.
Related Comments
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Anonymous - Comments Public SubmissionPosted: 10/21/2008
ID: FHWA-2008-0140-0004
William Andrefsky - 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: 10/21/2008 ID: FHWA-2008-0140-0004
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Public Submission Posted: 11/05/2008 ID: FHWA-2008-0140-0006
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Public Submission Posted: 10/14/2008 ID: FHWA-2008-0140-0003
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