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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS f Cultural Resource Management SWCA's cultural resources specialists provide a wide range of services to help , clients achieve compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. We special , _:____ ize_in---compliance . with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA), the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA), the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 (AIRFA), and the cultural re- sources requirements of CEQA. SWCA's archaeological services include literature searches, reconnaissance studies, intensive archaeological surveys, i preservation and treatment plans, " " memoranda of agreement, site test- ing/evaluations, full-scale excavation for data recovery, construction monitoring, impact mitigation management, and site preservation. Our professional archae- ologists are thoroughly familiar with applicable regulations governing the treat- ment of cultural resources. Additionally, the firm maintains the laboratories and equipment required for any cultural resource undertaking. SWCA's historic preservation services include archival research, resource surveys of historic buildings, historical overviews, preservation plans, interpretive plans, National Register nominations, and evaluation and excavation of historical ar- chaeological sites. Extensive experience in determinations of eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) qualifies SWCA staff to evaluate the significance of historic properties with efficiency and accuracy as well as negotiate preservation strategies for clients through the California Office of Historic Preser- vation and the National Park Service. All services conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation. SWCA's applied anthropological services include consultation with the California Native Heritage Commission (NAHC) and NAHC-listed groups; NHPA Section 106 consultations to identify and evaluate Traditional Cultural Properties (TCPs) that have religious or cultural significance for traditional communities; NAGPRA consultations to establish tribal affiliations with burials encountered during ar- chaeological testing and other project -related activities; and AIRFA consultations to identify and evaluate project impacts on places that are considered sacred by Native American groups. Consultation services include bibliographic and archival research, personal interviews, treatment recommendations, assistance with NAGPRA agreements, and evaluation's of TCPs for eligibility to the National Regis- ter of Historic Places. 5"WCA lilt ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 3