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Idaho National Laboratory Cultural Resource Management Plan

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available information of value. The INL cultural<br />

resource management project files include a<br />

library of cultural resource investigations at and<br />

around INL and comprehensive databases and<br />

forms for cataloging cultural resources. Presently,<br />

the databases contain administrative, locational,<br />

and descriptive information and archaeological<br />

data that are tied to the geographical information<br />

system (GIS) in use at INL. Regular updates to the<br />

databases and GIS files ensure that records<br />

searches and ongoing survey efforts are based on<br />

the most current information. An electronic system<br />

integrates the cultural resource information into a<br />

single system that enhances the usefulness of the<br />

information; however, it does not replace the<br />

hardcopy cultural resource investigation records.<br />

These materials are stored in INL CRM Office<br />

project files. Duplicates of these hardcopies are<br />

also maintained to a large extent at the <strong>Idaho</strong><br />

SHPO and, for archaeological sites, at the Earl H.<br />

Swanson Archaeological Repository in the <strong>Idaho</strong><br />

Museum of Natural History, Pocatello, <strong>Idaho</strong>.<br />

Confidentiality. Archaeological records, such as<br />

those preserved within the INL CRM Office<br />

project files, are exempt from the Freedom of<br />

Information Act and are released on a strict<br />

need-to-know basis. At INL, this information is<br />

recognized as “controlled unclassified<br />

information” that can be distributed for “official<br />

use only.” The restrictions on distribution of<br />

archaeological site information are designed to<br />

protect these sensitive resources from looting and<br />

vandalism. Similar safeguards are also extended to<br />

all known American Indian cultural resources on<br />

INL.<br />

To meet the criteria for confidentiality<br />

established by law (ARPA, NHPA, American<br />

Indian Religious Freedom Act [AIRFA]) and by<br />

DOE directives regarding controlled unclassified<br />

information, the INL CRM Office limits the<br />

circulation of detailed maps and archaeological<br />

and important tribal site locational information.<br />

When not in use, this information is maintained in<br />

secure files in the INL CRM Office. When it is<br />

provided to INL project managers who need it for<br />

planning purposes, it is clearly labeled for “official<br />

use only.” Reports that are placed in public<br />

reading facilities as part of the NEPA review<br />

process are also carefully screened to remove all<br />

detail on archaeological and important American<br />

Indian resource locations.<br />

In contrast to archaeological and sensitive<br />

tribal resources, the locations of historic<br />

architectural properties are widely known by INL<br />

employees and the general public. However,<br />

following the events of September 11, 2001, some<br />

restrictions on the distribution of information were<br />

established in response to national security<br />

concerns.<br />

Curation. DOE is responsible for all artifacts<br />

and samples collected from INL and for their<br />

supporting documentation and must curate them in<br />

a repository that meets federal standards issued<br />

under 36 CFR 79, “Curation of Federally-Owned<br />

and Administered Archaeological Collections.”<br />

This is an ongoing responsibility as collection of<br />

artifacts and samples may occur under limited<br />

circumstances as part of the overall INL CRM<br />

Program. Those pre-1942 collections that have<br />

already been made are located at the Earl H.<br />

Swanson Archaeological Repository in the <strong>Idaho</strong><br />

Museum of Natural History on the <strong>Idaho</strong> State<br />

University campus in Pocatello, <strong>Idaho</strong>, and are<br />

managed according to terms expressed in a<br />

curation contract between the repository and<br />

DOE-ID. Identification of post-1942 artifacts is<br />

conducted by a team comprised of INL CRM<br />

Office professionals, knowledgeable scientists and<br />

engineers, and others. Once identified, the artifacts<br />

are moved to interim storage. Identification of a<br />

long-term curation facility for post-1942 artifacts<br />

is ongoing.<br />

Permitting. Most cultural resource investigations<br />

at INL are conducted in-house through the INL<br />

CRM Office. Investigations by outside agencies,<br />

universities, or subcontractors are required to be<br />

permitted and are tracked and coordinated through<br />

the INL CRM Office where records are also<br />

maintained.<br />

Reuse. A culture of government properties reuse<br />

began at INL in 1949 with AEC’s acquisition of<br />

the World War II Naval Proving Ground and<br />

associated infrastructure, including architectural<br />

properties, for its reactor development and testing<br />

program. Although property reuse continues to be<br />

encouraged, the waning early nuclear mission,<br />

combined with increasing environmental concerns<br />

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