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0 - Inadvertent Discoveries Mitigation Measure The following mitigation measure' is intended to address inadvertent discoveries of potential Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs), archaeological, or cultural resources during a project's ground disturbing activities when a paid Native American no Tribal or Archaeological Monitor is rep sent. Cultural items include darkened soil(midden), shell fragments, faunal bone fragments, fire affected rock and clay,isolated artifacts,bowl mortars,handstones and pestles, flaked stone, and articulated, or disarticulated human remains. In general,the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) of the Auburn Rancheria does not consider archaeological data recovery or curation of artifacts to be appropriate or respectful. The types of treatment preferred by UAIC that protects, preserves, or restores the integrity of a TRC may include Tribal Monitoring, and recovery and reburial of cultural objects or cultural soil that is done with dignity and respect. Recommendations of the treatment of a TCR will be documented in the project record. For any recommendations made by traditionally and culturally affiliated Native American Tribes that are not implemented, a justification for why the recommendation was not followed will be provided in the project record. If potentially significant Tribal Cultural Resources(TCRs), cultural or archaeological resources are discovered during ground disturbing construction activities, all work shall cease within 100 feet of the find. A Native American Representative from traditionally and culturally affiliated Native American Tribes shall be immediately contacted to assess the significance and cultural value of the find and make recommendations for further evaluation and treatment, as necessary. A qualified cultural resources specialist meeting the Secretary of Interior's Standards and Qualifications for Archaeology,may also assess the significance of the find in joint consultation with Native American Representatives to ensure that Tribal values are considered. Work shall remain suspended or slowed within 100 feet of the find until the resource is evaluated,which shall occur within one day,but no more than two days, of the find. The project applicant shall coordinate with a UAIC Tribal Representative any necessary investigation and evaluation of the discovery under the requirements of the CEQA, including AB 52.Preservation in place is the preferred alternative under CEQA and UAIC protocols, and every effort must be made to preserve the resources in place, including through project redesign. The contractor shall implement any measures deemed by CEQA lead agency to be necessary and feasible to preserve in place, avoid, or minimize significant effects to the resources, including the use of a paid Native American Monitor whenever work is occurring within 100 feet of the find. If adverse impacts to a TCR,unique archeological, or other cultural resources occurs, then consultation with UAIC and other traditionally and culturally affiliated Native American Tribes regarding mitigation contained in the Public Resources Code sections 21084.3(a) and(b) and CEQA Guidelines section 15370 shall occur. 'Proposed Mitigation Measure includes suggested template language to assist lead CEQA agencies,and their consultants,in understanding the Tribe's policies and expectations.All measures are subject to periodic review and change by the consulting Tribe to reflect best practices and to be worded on a project scope and site specific basis. United Auburn Indian Comniuuity