Continue to regularly communicate with the State Historic Preservation Office to share information and obtain technical advice on issues relating to compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of NHPA, in accordance with the Arizona State Protocol.

Continue to consult with the Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the Gila River Indian Community, the Hopi Tribe, and other interested Indian tribes to identify places of traditional importance and associated access needs. Develop measures for management and protection of such places that may be identified by tribes during the life of the Approved RMP .

Identify sacred areas in consultation with Indian tribes and, where practicable, limit land uses to those that do not conflict with ascribed values.

Honor tribal requests to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information to the extent permitted by law.

Provide opportunities for participation by Indian tribes in research and interpretation.

Specific management prescriptions for sites allocated to Traditional Use will be developed in consultation with the Indian tribes to which they are culturally important.

Restrict public information about the specific locations of sites that are not allocated to Public Use (selected for interpretive and educational uses).

Complete Class II (sample) and Class III (intensive) field inventories to identify cultural resources and evaluate the condition of sites, in accordance with Section 110 of NHPA. Use the information obtained through these archaeological surveys to allocate sites to appropriate use categories, develop protection measures, and integrate survey results into research designs and interpretation efforts.

Focus proactive (Section 110) inventories on areas defined as Special Cultural Resource Management Areas. Complete at least 200 acres of proactive survey, distributed among one or more of these areas during each fiscal year.

Complete Class III surveys on 10 percent of zones above 3,500 feet in elevation, which are the target areas for prescribed burns and other fuels treatment projects. Focus surveys on areas that are most likely to contain flammable historic structures, as identified by documentary research, to develop measures to protect these sites during treatment projects.

Complete documentary research and oral histories to gain a better understanding of cultural resources associated with homesteading, mining, ranching, and other historical period activities.

Establish collaborative research partnerships with academic institutions, professional and non-profit organizations, and avocational organizations.

Provide opportunities for training and participation in site documentation, research, protection, and educational projects by students and volunteers. Ensure adequate professional oversight of work conducted by students and volunteers.

Continue support of the Arizona Site Steward Program.

Continue to monitor at least 25 sites, which are at greatest risk from vandalism or disturbance, with assistance from partners such as site steward volunteers.

Continue to participate in Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month and other educational outreach efforts that highlight the values of cultural heritage resources and the need to protect these resources.

Require that holders of special recreation permits provide site visitors with appropriate educational information on archaeological site etiquette and resource conservation.

Complete interpretive plans for sites allocated to Public Use through interpretive development.

Conduct mapping and site documentation prior to interpretive development or use for commercial tours to the extent needed to preserve archaeological data, plan for interpretive facilities, and provide a baseline condition assessment for monitoring changes associated with visitor use.

Implement procedures for systematic monitoring of all sites developed or authorized for public visitation. If needed, restrict visitor access or group tours to prevent damage from visitor use.

The BLM will develop Cultural Resource Project Plans for protection or interpretation projects that require precise descriptions of implementation procedures, workforce, scheduling, equipment, and supplies. Project planning will be implemented following guidance in BLM’s Manual 8130, Planning for Uses of Cultural Resources.