Haw. Code R. § 13-282-3 - Archaeological permits

(a) No archaeological firms, independent individuals, agencies or organizations shall perform any alteration to historic properties in the state of Hawaii until an annual permit is first obtained from the department. Permits shall only be issued to archaeological consulting firms, museums, universities, agencies, nonprofit institutions, or scholars who have on staff at least one principal investigator who meets the minimal professional standards for archaeologists as provided in chapter 13-281.

(b) Each permit shall be valid only for the calendar year for which it is issued, regardless of when it is issued in the calendar year.

(c) The archaeological permit application shall include:

(1) The name, address, and phone number of the applicant; and

(2) The name and professional resume of each principal investigator to be covered by the permit.

(d) A permit shall be issued to an applicant within ten working days of receipt of a complete application. If an application is not complete, the SHPD shall notify the applicant by letter within ten working days of receipt of the application specifying what information is missing.

(e) In the event a principal investigator leaves a firm, museum, university, or non-profit institution, or a new principal investigator is employed or gains qualifications, the SHPD shall be notified in writing, with any necessary resumes attached.

(f) Each permit shall contain the following conditions:

(1) The permittee shall submit, within one month of the conclusion of any field work, a brief report on findings to consist of:

(A) A map locating all sites studied, to be on a portion of the relevant United States Geological Survey standard 1:24,000 topographic map; and

(B) A table listing each site, its major architectural features, its probable function, and the nature of work at each site (mapping, description, surface collection, test excavation).

(2) The permittee shall submit a minimum of two copies of a report or paper on any archaeological work to the SHPD.

(3) The permittee shall ensure all personnel are capable of adequately conducting the necessary work to accomplish any scopes of work.

(4) The permittee shall comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations of the federal, state and county governments; and

(5) The permittee shall hold the State of Hawaii harmless from and against any loss, liability, claim or demand for property damage, personal injury and death arising out of any act or omission of the permittee and its employees, contractors and agents under the permit.

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Haw. Code R. § 13-282-3

[Eff DEC 11 2003] (Auth: HRS § 6E-3) (Imp: HRS § 6E-3)