Appendix H - Historical Archaeological and ... - CBP.gov

For above-ground culture resources survey forms, refer to
www.state.me.us/mhpc/architectural_survey/survey_forms.html.
Requirements for research reports:
For archaeological survey guidelines, refer to
www.state.me.us/mhpc/project_review/archaeological_survey_guidelines.html.
For architectural survey guidelines, refer to
www.state.me.us/mhpc/architectural_survey/survey_guidelines.html.
Qualifications for cultural resources specialists:
For the approved list of consultants qualified to conduct archaeological and architectural surveys
in Maine, refer to www.maine.gov/mhpc/project_review/arc_consultants.html.
Permit or other requirements for archaeological investigations:
None required.
Tribal statutes and treaties
Special Agreements between the Maine SHPO and Maine Tribes
The MHPC currently has two agreements with Maine tribes. An agreement between the MHPC
and the Penobscot Nation outlines that the Penobscot THPO will deal with cultural resource
matters, including both archaeology and standing structures on Penobscot reservation and trust
lands. Cultural resource issues on Penobscot fee land are commented on by both the MHPC and
the THPO. A similar agreement exists between the MHPC and the Passamaquoddy Tribe with
the Passamaquoddy THPO dealing with archaeological issues on reservation and trust lands and
the MHPC handling standing structures on Passamaquoddy reservation and trust lands. Cultural
resource matters on Passamaquoddy fee lands falls under the jurisdiction of both the MHPC and
the THPO.
Federal lands and agencies
Maine has three federally recognized Native American tribes (Figure H-21). In 1980, with the
aid of the United States, the Penobscot and the Passamaquoddy reached a compromise with the
State of Maine resulting in the Maine Indian Land Claims Act signed by President Carter. A
third tribe—the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians—had not filed suit but was represented by
counsel and was later included in the compromise. In 1991, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs
Settlement Act settled all claims of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs resulting from the band's
omission from the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980.
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