Idaho National Laboratory Cultural Resource Management Plan

Appendix K
Goals and Tasks
INTRODUCTION
This appendix contains overarching long-term goals, short-term goals, and ongoing and recurring
tasks to achieve them. As short-term goals and specific activities are achieved, they will be dropped from
the list or become ongoing and recurring activities. New goals are added and prioritized in response to
changes in INL mission and operations, the regulatory framework that drives compliance activities, and in
consideration of comments and advice from stakeholders such as interested members of the general public
and tribal partners, and as funding allows.
The following lists reflect identified opportunities for programmatic involvement, ongoing cultural
resource management responsibilities, and the need to retain a comprehensive, effective, and compliant
Cultural Resource Management program. The intent is to respond to the letter and spirit of legal and
policy requirements consistent with long-term stewardship, stakeholder involvement, and tribal interests
as tailored and outlined in this Plan. Specific tasks for the present fiscal year and those planned for the
following fiscal year are included in the “INL Cultural Resource Management Annual Report.” This
report is issued each spring and is intended to facilitate discussions regarding goals, tasks, and specific
activities during annual stakeholder meetings.
Long-term Goals and Ongoing and Recurring Tasks
There are ten long-term goals for the INL CRM program. A variety of ongoing and recurring tasks
are associated with each goal.
Goal 1: Identify and Manage INL Cultural Resources
Task 1. Reevaluate and update program requirements
Task 2. Seek and maintain preservation partners
Task 4. Inventory and record INL cultural resources
Task 5. Maintain program and project files and records, electronic databases, and GIS data
Task 6. Conduct oral histories
Goal 2: Evaluate INL Properties for Historic Significance
Task 1. Conduct research to develop and update prehistoric and historic contexts required to identify
themes and establish the relative importance of specific resources.
Task 2. Prepare National Register of Historic Places nomination documentation as requested by
DOE-ID.
Goal 3: Monitor the Condition of INL Cultural Resources
Task 1. Establish baseline condition of select INL cultural resources
Task 2. Assess condition of select INL cultural resources, including at a minimum, Aviators’ Cave,
Prickly Cave, Middle Butte Cave, and WERF burial
Task 3. Collect data for yearly report (Routine visits to archaeological sites and project-specific
visits).
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