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STATE OF CALIFORNIA GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor <br /> NATIVE AMERICAN HaRITAGE COMMISSION <br /> 915 CAPITOL MALL, ROOM 288 <br /> SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814 <br /> (916) 322-7791 R c_sr <br /> July 17, 1990 Ali! 110 1991 <br /> Mr. Richard Larrouy '� '"''�'`�i`'° `=C U 1 4 .Pt <br /> Planning Division PLAN Ni!N(a i_IVISII,Ji'�l <br /> San Joaquin County <br /> 1810 East Hazelton <br /> Stockton, California 95205 <br /> re: SCH#90020113-Claude C. Wood Quarry Excavation <br /> Dear Mr. Larrouy: <br /> A problem which has taken place with more frequency in the recent past has been with <br /> the removal of orchards and vineyards. In a number of cases, these have been in <br /> place over long periods of time. They are mature plants with root structures which <br /> extend into previously undetected cultural resources underlying the property. These <br /> occur in former floodplains, or are adjacent to watercourses which would have flooded <br /> periodically over centuries. The flooding deposited silt and in time, with successive <br /> floodings, the sites have become completely buried. In some cases cultural resources <br /> have been found at depths exceeding eight feet below the existing grade. The <br /> possibility of discovering previously detected cultural resources should be addressed <br /> in any environmental document from that region. These sites do not always have <br /> surface indications of their presence. <br /> The California Environmental Quality Act, Appendix K, deals with the discovery of <br /> archaeological sites and the procedures to follow. It also contains the instructions to <br /> follow when human remains are found during any phase of development. <br /> The Native American Heritage Commission has prepared a pamphlet for use by lead <br /> agencies, planners, developers and property owners. It provides an easy-to-read <br /> breakdown of the California Codes pertaining to Native American human remains and 1 <br /> their disposition. I have included a copy of this brochure for your information. <br /> If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact this office. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> William Anthon n <br /> Staff Analyst <br /> Enclosure <br /> cc: Lynne Coughlin, OPR / State Clearinghouse <br />