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Administrative Draft Environmental Impact Report Gill Medical Center Project made to the person responsible for the excavation, or to his or her authorized representative, in the manner provided in Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code. CEQA Guidelines Section 15O64.5(e) requires that excavation activities stop whenever human remains are uncovered and that the county coroner be called in to assess the remains. If the county coroner determines that the remains are those of Native Americans, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) must be contacted within 24 hours.At that time, the lead agency must consult with the appropriate Native Americans, if any, as timely identified by the NAHC. Section 15064.5 directs the lead agency (or applicant), under certain circumstances,to develop an agreement with the Native Americans for the treatment and disposition of the remains. In addition to the mitigation provisions pertaining to accidental discovery of human remains, the CEQA Guidelines also require that a lead agency make provisions for the accidental discovery of historical or archaeological resources, generally. Pursuant to § 15O64.5(f), these provisions should include "an immediate evaluation of the find by a qualified archaeologist. If the find is determined to be an historical or unique archaeological resource, contingency funding and a time allotment sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance measures or appropriate mitigation should be available. Work could continue on other parts of the building site while historical or unique archaeological resource mitigation takes place." 4.7.2.3 Local San Joaquin County General Plan Policy Document The 2035 County of San Joaquin General Plan emphasizes the importance of cultural and historic resources in the County.The County is committed to ensuring that development occurs in a manner that limits impacts to natural and cultural resources and will avoid development in areas in naturally and culturally sensitive areas whenever possible, especially in the Delta. Preserving these resources is important and their protection needs to be considered during the planning, permitting, and construction of any new development. The following policies relates to cultural resources and historic preservation: ED-5.5: Heritage Tourism. The County shall encourage programs that promote the history and culture of San Joaquin County to increase heritage tourism opportunities. NCR-6.1: Protect Historical and Cultural Resources. The County shall protect historical and cultural resources and promote expanded cultural opportunities for residents to enhance the region's quality of life and economy. NCR-6.2: No Destruction of Resources. The County shall ensure that no significant architectural, historical, archeological, or cultural resources are knowingly destroyed through County action. Biological Resources 4.7-8 October 2021