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implementing the mitigation measures recommended in the "Noise" and "Visual Resources" sections of this EIR. Visual Resources 1. Excavation shall occur in strips, approximately 200 feet wide, and shall not exceed 5.5 acres in area. Once excavation of a strip is complete, it shall be immediately resoiled with material removed from the next strip to be excavated. Temporary revegetation shall be provided immediately following resoiling. A temporary resoiling and revegetation plan shall be submitted to and approved by the County and the U.S. Soil Conservation Service prior to commencement of project operation. 2. To reduce visual impacts from project trucks hauling aggregate from the excavation site to the processing facility, the haul route from the excavation site to the Mokelumne River shall be screened with trees and other vegetation. Vegetation shall be installed prior to project operations to allow maximum time for the plants to mature. A plan shall be submitted to and approved by the County prior to project operation which provides for vegetative screening of the haul route. 3. Excavation equipment shall be removed from the excavation area to locations which are visually screened from the town of Clements during weekends, holidays, and other periods of extended non-operation (greater than 1 day). ArchaeoloQv 1. If during the course of project construction or excavation, archaeological materials such as bone, obsidian, locally darkened soil, glass, or ceramics, are encountered, the applicant shall retain the services of a qualified archaeologist to evaluate the finds and propose mitigations as appropriate. 2. Although it is unlikely that human remains would be discovered during project construction or operation, if human remains are encountered the applicant shall contact a qualified archaeologist immediately to assess the find. The County shall be immediately notified and the CEQA Guidelines, Appendix K, shall be followed for proper legal procedure in case of accidental discovery of human remains. The Native American Heritage Commission's handbook "A Professional Guide for the Preservation of Native American Remains and Associated Grave Goods" should also be consulted.