8 CCR 1504-7-5 - Permit application

Application for a permit to investigate, excavate, gather, or remove archaeological or paleontological resources must be made on the official application form (Exhibit 1), and must include the following information:

A. For "survey" and "survey and test excavation" permits:

1. Name(s) of principal investigator and project archaeologists or project paleontologists;

2. Institutional affiliation and mailing address;

3. Location where work will be performed;

4. Vita(e) of principal investigator and project archaeologist(s) or project paleontologist(s);

5. Agreement with an approved museum (as defined in Section 9) for curation of specimens, documents, photographs and other materials and records resulting from the proposed work. This agreement must be dated within five years of the date of the permit application.

B. For "non-collection survey only" permits

1. Name(s) of principal investigator and project archaeologists or project paleontologists;

2. Institutional affiliation and mailing address;

3. Location where work will be performed;

4. Vita(e) of principal investigator and project archaeologists) or project paleontologist(s);

C. For "excavation" permits, the following information is required:

1. Name(s) of Principal Investigator and Project Archaeologist or Project Paleontologist;

2. Institutional affiliation and mailing address;

3. Location where work will be performed, and name, address, and telephone number of landowner;

4. Vita(e) of principal investigator and project archaeologist or project paleontologist, with documentation of completed professional projects.

5. Agreement with an approved museum (as defined in Section 9) for curation of specimens, documents, photographs and other materials and records resulting from the proposed work. This agreement must be dated within five years of the date of the permit application.

6. Research design for proposed excavation.

D. Qualifications of applicants for archaeological permits. Applicants for permits to conduct archaeological work must meet the following minimum qualifications, as documented in the application:

1. Principal investigator:

a) Graduate degree in anthropology or archaeology or history with demonstrated experience in Colorado prehistoric or historic archaeology, or in related topical, geographic or cultural areas; and

b) At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration or management; and

c) At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology; and

d) Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.

2. Project Archaeologist:

a) Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology; and

b) At least six months of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration or management; and

c) At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology; and

d) Demonstrated experience in Colorado prehistoric or historic archaeology, or in related topical, geographic or cultural areas.

E. Qualifications of applicants for paleontological permits Applicants for permits to conduct paleontological work must meet the following minimum qualifications as documented in the application:

1. Principal investigator;

a) Graduate degree in geology, zoology, paleobotany, botany, or related fields, with demonstrated experience in the vertebrate or invertebrate paleontology of Colorado or related topical or geographical areas; or

b) At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in paleontological research, administration, or management; and

c) At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American paleontology; and

d) Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.

2. Project paleontologist:

a) Bachelor's degree in geology, zoology, paleobotany, botany, or related fields, and

b) At least six months of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in paleontological research, administration or management; and

c) At least four months' supervised paleontological field experience in North America; and

d) Demonstrated experience in Colorado paleontology or related areas.

F. Waiver of qualifications

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications listed in Section 5C or 5D may apply for a waiver. Such written application for waiver must include the following information:

1. Current (less than three years old) curriculum vitae of individual applying for waiver;

2. A statement of the reasons why the applicant believes he/she is qualified to undertake the proposed work;

3. Written examples of similar or related work.

G. Oath. The applicant shall sign an oath attesting that information provided on the application is true, in accordance with CRS 24-4-104(13)(a).

Notes

8 CCR 1504-7-5

40 CR 13, July 10, 2017, effective 8/1/2017