17project site, which could violate provisions of the Public Resource
Code, the Health and Safety Code, and CEQA provisions, as well
as destroy the resource. Implementation of mitigation measure
MM CR -2 would ensure that both Options of the proposed project
comply with existing regulations related to the discovery of human
remains. Therefore, a less- than - significant impact would occur
with incorporation of mitigation measure MM CR -2.
b) Mitigations:
MM CRA In the event that archaeological /paleontological
resources are unearthed during project subsurface activities, all
earth - disturbing work within a 100 -meter radius must be
temporarily suspended or redirected until a qualified archeologist
has been provided the opportunity to assess the significance of
the find and implement appropriate measures to protect or
scientifically remove the find. Construction personnel must be
informed that unauthorized collection of cultural resources is
prohibited.
If the resource is determined to be significant, the archaeologist or
paleontologist, as appropriate, must prepare a research design for
recovery of the resources in consultation with the state Office of
Historic Preservation that satisfies the requirements of Public
Resources Code § 21083.2. The archaeologist or paleontologist
must complete a report of the excavations and findings, and must
submit the report for peer review by three County- certified
archaeologists or paleontologists, as appropriate. Upon approval
of the report, the County must submit this report to the Los
Angeles Archeological Information Center and keep the report on
file at the County of Los Angeles. After the find has been
appropriately mitigated, work in the area may resume.
MM CR -2 If human remains are discovered during any
demolition /construction activities, all ground- disturbing activity
within 50 feet of the remains must be halted immediately, and the
Los Angeles County coroner must be notified immediately,
pursuant to Public Resources Code § 5097.98 and Health and
Safety Code § 7050.5. If the remains are determined by the
County coroner to be Native American, the Native American
Heritage Commission (NAHC) must be notified within 24 hours,
and the guidelines of the NAHC must be adhered to in the
treatment and disposition of the remains. The project developer
must also retain a professional archaeologist with Native
American burial experience to conduct a field investigation of the
specific site and consult with the Most Likely Descendant, if any,
identified by the NAHC. As necessary, the archaeologist may
provide professional assistance to the Most Likely Descendant,
including the excavation and removal of the human remains.
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