(A) This chapter implements provisions of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, as amended (16 U.S.C. § 470aa-mm), by establishing uniform definitions, standards, and procedures to be followed by all land managers/persons in providing protection for cultural resources located on lands in the county. These regulations enable land managers and local officials to protect cultural resources, taking into consideration state and federal statutes, through permits authorizing excavation and/or removal of cultural resources, through penalties for unauthorized excavation and/or removal, through provisions for the preservation of cultural resource collections and data, and through provisions for sharing of information about specific resources when disclosure would create a benefit to the resource.
(B) The chapter does not impose any new restrictions on activities permitted under other laws, authorities, and regulations relating to mining, mineral leasing, reclamation, and other multiple uses of the public lands.
(C) The chapter establishes a County Register of Cultural Resources, a County Register of Cultural Landmarks, and establishes procedures for their use.
(D) The chapter establishes criteria for designating cultural resources as outstandingly remarkable or important - relevant in connection with federal land management processes and special designation evaluations and creates a county register of outstandingly remarkable/relevant-important cultural resources.
(Ord. 2013-1, passed 7-8-2013)