COMPLIANCE INFO_FINAL INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 5/25

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North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill Permit Revision Project Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration · San Joaquin County | May 2025 30 MITIGATION MEASURES Mitigation Measure CUL-1: Accidental Discovery of Archeological Resources or Human Remains If suspected archaeological materials or paleontological resources are uncovered, work at the place of discovery shall be halted immediately until a qualified archaeologist or paleontologist can evaluate the finds as required by the CEQA Guidelines §15064.5(f). Prehistoric archaeological site indicators include the following: obsidian and chert flakes and chipped stone tools, grinding and mashing implements (e.g., slabs and hand stones, and mortars and pestles), bedrock outcrops and boulders with mortar cups, and locally darkened midden soils. Midden soils may contain a combination of any previously listed items with the possible addition of bone and shell remains, and fire-affected stones. Historic period site indicators generally include the following: fragments of glass, ceramic, and metal objects; milled and split lumber; and structure and feature remains such as building foundations and discrete trash deposits. If human remains are encountered, excavation or disturbance of the location shall be halted in the vicinity of the find, and the county coroner shall be contacted. If the coroner determines the remains are Native American, the coroner shall contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). The NAHC shall identify the person or persons believed to be most likely descended from the deceased Native American. The most likely descendant shall make recommendations regarding the treatment of the remains with appropriate dignity.