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<strong>of</strong> structural foundations, roads, septic systems, canals, and docks. If any<br />

cultural materials are located, (e.g. ancient garbage heaps and/or structures)<br />

excavation should be halted in those specific areas and the observer should<br />

notify the Institute <strong>of</strong> Archaeology immediately.<br />

If remains <strong>of</strong> archaeological significance are located, the developers or<br />

contractors should be required to contact the Institute <strong>of</strong> Archaeology<br />

immediately, then take one <strong>of</strong> the two options noted below.<br />

1. Modify their development plan by avoiding the area completely<br />

and leaving any archaeological material intact.<br />

Or<br />

2. Make arrangements with the Institute <strong>of</strong> Archaeology for the<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional excavation <strong>of</strong> the archaeological remains.<br />

The second option should be expedited in a timely manner and if possible, make<br />

every effort not to place undue hindrance on the development. Any such<br />

mitigation must be conducted by a pr<strong>of</strong>essional archaeologist with adequate<br />

excavation experience in <strong>Belize</strong>. The work must also be conducted in compliance<br />

with the National Institute <strong>of</strong> History and Culture Act, and the conditions for<br />

Archaeological research in <strong>Belize</strong>.<br />

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