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Compliance - Archaeological Resources

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SHPO Procedure for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) frequently receives requests from private companies to provide information in support of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP/UPDES). 

We do applaud efforts to identify cultural resources as part of assessing sites and projects; however, SHPO is neither mandated in statute nor funded to provide this type of information to private entities.  These requests need to be directed to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ); DWQ is the agency responsible for the SWPPP/UPDES program. SHPO will consult directly with DWQ to address any historic preservation-related project issues.   

DWQ contact information: http://www.waterquality.utah.gov/UPDES/stormwatercon.htm

Other Helpful Information and Links

Linear sites guidelines (roads, railroads, etc.)
Recommendations on compliance made by the Utah Professional Archaeological Council (UPAC)and endorsed by SHPO

Find an archaeological contractor/consultant

Cell Tower Programmatic Agreement (PA)

Utah Curation Facilities

Archaeological permits

Other archaeology-related laws and regulations