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Archaeological Survey _ An intensive pedestrian survey of the project area was conducted on May 13 and 16, 2005 (Figure 2). The proposed project area currently comprises almond orchards (in various _ stages of growth)and has been significantly disturbed by agricultural activity. Visibility was good(75-100%) across the project area. A small portion of the project area, approximately 10 acres, was not surveyed due to lack of ground visibility. Intensive survey coverage of the project area was accomplished by two archaeologists walking parallel transects spaced no more than 15- 20 meters apart. No archaeological resources were located. A single-family residence and associated water tank were noted within the project area. — The residence and structure were over 50 years in age and thus required formal evaluation to the CRHR to determine if they were historical resources for the purposes of CEQA. However, the _ building and structure do not appear to meet the criteria for listing in the CRHR and thus do not appear to be historical resources for the purposes of CEQA. For a complete description and evaluation see attached DPR form set (Appendix B). — CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS — No cultural resources were discovered as a result of the archaeological survey. No — further cultural resources work is recommended unless the project or the project area is altered. There is always the possibility that buried cultural resources not located during the survey will be uncovered during construction or other activities. If buried cultural resources, such as chipped or — ground stone, historic debris,building foundations, or human bone, are inadvertently discovered during ground-disturbing activities, work will stop in that area and within 100 feet of the find until a qualified archaeologist can assess the significance of the find and, if necessary, develop appropriate treatment measures in consultation with the appropriate agencies. If human remains of Native American origin are discovered during project construction, — it is necessary to comply with state laws relating to the disposition of Native American burials, which fall within the jurisdiction of the NAHC (Public Resources Code Section 5097). If any human remains are discovered or recognized in any location other than a dedicated cemetery, there will be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until: a. The coroner of the county has been informed and has determined that no investigation of the cause of death is required; and _ b. if the remains are of Native American origin, 1. The descendants of the deceased Native Americans have made a recommendation to the landowner or the person responsible for the excavation work, for means of DeSilvo Cates Quarry Project,San Joaquin County Cultural Resources Inventory Report Community Development DepartmentNovember 2005 ,7 JAS 05105