(1) In consultation with the SHPO, the department shall assure that any historic, prehistoric or architectural property identified in a project's area of potential impact has been professionally assessed to determine whether it is a heritage property. That assessment shall include the following:
- (a) The department shall seek the SHPO's written assessment of whether the property qualifies as a heritage property.
- (b) The SHPO shall provide the department with a written assessment of any site's value as a heritage property within ten working days of receipt of a request for the assessment. Assessment comment period may be extended an additional five working days to a maximum total of 15 working days upon request by SHPO and concurrence by the department.
- (2) Any heritage properties identified on land owned or controlled by the department shall be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-3-424 MCA
Implementing statute(s): Sec. 22-3-424 MCA
History: NEW, 1985 MAR p. 1762, Eff. 11/15/85.