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one isolated chert core were observed within the project area as illustrated in Figure <br /> 3.10-1. The mano observed was approximately 13 centimeters (cm) long and 9 cm wide <br /> with one flattened surface. The chert core was 6 cm long by 5 cm wide, had 5 <br /> percussion flakes taken out of it, and had a very weathered appearance. The artifacts <br /> are not associated with an archaeological site, are considered isolated finds, and not <br /> important under California Environmental Impact Report Guidelines, Appendix K. <br /> 3.10.2 Impacts <br /> The grading activities that would be associated with access road construction and <br /> subsurface excavation of the aggregate resource would disturb any resources that may <br /> occur within these areas. However, as stated above, no archaeological resources have <br /> been recorded in the Clements area, and no significant resources were identified during <br /> site investigation. Therefore, potential for impact to archaeological remains is <br /> considered low. <br /> 3.10.3 Mitigation Measures <br /> Since the presence of archaeological resources has not been established at the <br /> proposed project site, no site-specific mitigation measures need be offered; however, the <br /> following mitigations are proposed should any archaeological artifacts be revealed during <br /> project construction and operation. <br /> 1. If during the course of project construction or excavation, archaeological <br /> materials such as bone, obsidian, locally darkened soil, glass, or ceramics, are <br /> encountered, the applicant shall retain the services of a qualified archaeologist to <br /> evaluate the finds and propose mitigations as appropriate. <br /> 2. Although it is unlikely that human remains would be discovered during project <br /> construction or operation, if human remains are encountered the applicant shall <br /> contact a qualified archaeologist immediately to assess the find. The County <br /> shall be immediately notified and the CEQA Guidelines, Appendix K, shall be <br /> followed for proper legal procedure in case of accidental discovery of human <br /> remains. The Native American Heritage Commission's handbook "A Professional <br /> Guide for the Preservation of Native American Remains and Associated Grave <br /> Goods" should also be consulted. <br /> 104 <br />