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4. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 4.10 CULTURAL RESOURCES — If potentially significant cultural resources are discovered during ground-disturbing activities _ associated with project preparation, construction, or completion, work shall halt in that area until a qualified archaeologist can access the significance of the find,and,if necessary,develop appropriate treatment measures in consultation with San Joaquin and/or Stanislaus Counties and — other appropriate agencies and individuals. Significance after Mitigation: Less-than-significant. — Impact 4.10.2: Damage to Previously Unidentified Human Remains During Project Construction. This would be a significant impact. Buried human remains that were not identified during field investigations could be inadvertently unearthed during excavation, grading, or other construction-related activities,which could result in damage to these remains. This would be a significant impact. To reduce this impact to a less- than-significant level, implement Mitigation Measures 4.10.2. Mitigation Measure 4.10.2: Comply with State Laws Pertaining to the Discovery of Human Remains. 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 Native American Heritage Commission(Public Resources Code _ Sec.5097). If any human remains are discovered or recognized in any location on the project site,there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until: — a. The San Joaquin and/or Stanislaus County Coroner/Sheriff 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 treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity,the human remains and any associated grave goods as provided in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98,or — 2. The Native American Heritage Commission was unable to identify a descendant or the descendant failed to make a recommendation within 24 hours after being notified — by the commission. Significance after Mitigation: Less-than-significant. _ RMC Pack vemaus Quarry Mnnag and Re I aaatim Project 4.10-6 ESAr20015 Admhtishative Draft Eai Much 2094