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maximum amount of data. Thorough analysis and a complete report are
required. Proper antiquities conservation is required for all artifacts,
and all specimens recovered are state property. Specific requirements
may be included by the Commission as part of the permit. Permission
for construction to proceed may be granted depending upon the results
of this level of investigation.
(13) Underwater survey permit. Underwater resources
include shipwrecks and submerged prehistoric and historic sites. Surveys
for these cultural resources are conducted with electronic instrumentation
including the proton magnetometer, side-scan and sub-bottom sonar,
and positioning systems. In some instances, divers, using scuba gear
search for and examine a specific site or structure. Work is conducted
under the direct supervision of an underwater archeologist or underwater
archeological surveyor. Data acquired are to be rendered to the Commission
along with an analysis and report. Specific requirements may be included
by the Commission as part of the permit. Permission for construction
to proceed may be granted depending upon the results of this level
of investigation.
(14) Underwater test excavations permit. Significant
magnetic and/or acoustic anomalies discovered during survey must be
tested by excavation under the direct supervision of an underwater
archeologist in order to determine the source of the anomalies. Inspection
by divers, coring, or other appropriate means must be used to test
the nature of suspected prehistoric or historic sites. In the case
of magnetic anomalies, sediment must be removed to allow identification,
approximate dating, and determination of the importance of objects
and sites found. Any artifacts recovered from state lands are property
of the State of Texas. Extensive recovery during testing is discouraged.
Accepted standards for provenience control and archeological data
recovery must be maintained. Data must be analyzed and rendered to
the Commission in a written report. Proper conservation of any artifacts
recovered must be carried out. Specific requirements may be required
by the Commission as part of the permit. Permission for construction
to proceed may be granted depending upon the results of this level
of investigation.
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