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archaeological remains in the Lodi vicinity and described "Stockton District" archaeology (Holmes, 1902). Members of the Central California Archaeological Foundation have recently expressed their concern over the preservation of these sites. On a scientific level, under Criterion B, the Tracy Lakes Complex contained stone artifacts that have been continually referenced in the anthropological and archaeological literature as some of the oldest in the country(Heizer, 1948;Beck, 1972;Moratto, 1984). The lack of significant disturbance at three four of the€ear five sites makes the recovery of stratigraphic information possible and, also, the correlation of information between sites. It is highly possible that the base of the fourth site may also remain intact and stratified,therefore perhaps containing conclusive information regarding the very long,continued use of this area. Criteria C and D have already been largely addressed in the discussions of Criteria A and B, although it should be stressed that the Tracy Lakes Complex is perhaps the oldest, largest and best preserved example of a stratified five culture complex of sites in San Joaquin County. The widespread occurrence j of well preserved structure floors,as found in this complex,is rare. The complex's antiquity is indicated by the typology of lithic objects (--13,OOOB.P.) found early in this century(Heizer, 1948;Beck, 1972), and by the presence of both Middle and Late Horizon(— 2000 B.P. to 500 B.P.) artifacts and features on the area's surface (site survey, 1991). Modern techniques of dating, such as radiocarbon studies and obsidian hydration, can help verify these dates. The Tracy Lakes Complex qualifies as an important resource, also under Criterion E, which requires that a site involve research questions proven important through historical research. One important question that is posed in J.A. Bennyhoff's study of the Plains Miwok regards the possible development of the clan system emerging out of moieties in California(Bennyhoff,1977). In addition,environmental studies including pollen analysis and siltification measurements can help determine the relationship between climate and culture changes. Regarding the discovery of human remains, CEQA Appendix K, Section VIII states the following: A. In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains in any location other than a dedicated cemetery, there shall be no further excavation or dusturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains.... Native Californian burials have been retrieved from two sites and,as indicated by archaeological evidence (Moratto, 1984; Johnson, 1991),burials are probably present at the other twe three. The uncovering of any burials automatically triggers the implementation of CEQA and Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5,which generally prohibits the disturbance or removal of human remains from any location other than a dedicated cemetery. NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY In recent years, archaeologists and culture historians involved in contract archaeology and cultural resource management have been rethinking and more clearly defining concepts of site significance. Although the project under consideration for the Tracy Lakes region is not federally funded or administered,the high significance of this archaeological complex indicates its eligibility for the National 23