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I -35E Corridor Draft AUAR June 2, 2005 • or destruction of, important archaeological sites and historic properties without due process and consideration. • • The 106 Group created a map that shows areas with a high potential for archaeological sites. Given the sensitive nature of this information, this map cannot be included in the AUAR document, nor can it be made available to the public. The city will have this map on file and consult it when development applications are submitted for review. If a development application falls within an area that is considered to have a high potential for archaeological sites, the city will require that the following steps and procedures involved in the identification and analysis of any archaeological sites is followed prior to development: • Conduct a Phase I archaeological survey within the area of potential effect (APE). The objective of the archaeological fieldwork is to determine if there are archaeological sites in the areas identified as having high potential for such, and define the extent of those sites that may be impacted by development plans. • Conduct a Phase II archaeological survey. If archaeological resources are uncovered within the APE that may be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) a Phase II survey should be conducted. The objective of the investigation is to determine whether archaeological resources are eligible for listing on the NRHP. • Plan for avoidance or conduct Phase III data recovery. If a significant archaeological site is identified that will be impacted by development, avoidance is recommended. If this is not possible, then a data recovery of the site should occur. • If human remains are recovered at any time during archaeological investigation or development, all activities must stop and consultation initiated with the Office of the State Archaeologist and Minnesota Indian Affairs Council. MITIGATION PLAN A draft mitigation plan outline is included with this Draft AUAR. The draft mitigation plan outline is submitted as part of the Draft AUAR to provide reviewers, regulators and prospective tenants or purchasers of land with an understanding of the actions necessary to protect the environment and limit potential impacts by proposed development projects. Although mitigation strategies are discussed throughout the Draft AUAR document, this draft mitigation plan includes a summary of the potential impacts and proposed mitigation strategies to assist in the review of the Draft AUAR document. A comprehensive Mitigation Plan will be completed after agencies and the public have had the opportunity to comment on the Draft AUAR during the 30 -day comment period. The final Mitigation Plan will become a component of the action plan to ensure that the city avoid, minimize, or mitigate significant environmental impacts from the development of the AUAR area