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English

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Abstract: The cultural resource base on the New England coast and continental shelf, circumscribed generally in this overview to Southern New England and the Gulf of Maine, is summarized. The U.S. and state historic preservation regulatory schemes and constituent interests are outlined. Federal, state, and local authorities are involved in review and permitting of proposed undertakings that could adversely affect significant cultural resources on the coast and continental shelf. Government authorities (including Native American Tribal Historic Preservation Officers), biological and cultural resource managers, and researchers may consider this commentary in developing their policies, practices, commentary, and research proposals to investigate the effects of coastal and near-shore development projects in this and other regions. Ethical considerations are raised for government agencies, private concerns, cultural resource management professionals, and for other scientific and historical investigators whose decisions and activities involve public interests in historic and archaeological resources. Scientific and historical narratives that synthesize cultural and ecological history in local and regional view are part of plans of action to implement coastal management goals.

Additional tags: cultural resource management; heritage conservation; historic preservation; New England

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Integrity of Research Methodology
• Procedures for Field Survey or Excavation

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment
• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
• Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch
• Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment

Keywords & Terms

• Adequate Preparation
• Conservation
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Consultation/Partnership with Indigenous Peoples
• Employer/Client Relationships
• Funding, Employment, and/or Compensation for Work
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
• Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Preservation of Archaeological Resources
• Protection and Non-Disclosure of Archaeological Sites
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
• Stewardship

Topics & Issues

• Collaboration in Archaeology (i.e. Communities, Non-Archaeologists, etc.)
• Conservation and Ethics
• Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
• Descendant, Resident, and Stakeholder Communities
• Development vs. Conservation
• Environmental Issues, Impacts, and Regulations
• Ethical Case Studies
• Heritage Management
• Historic/Cultural Resource/Site Preservation
• Indigenous Archaeology: Perspectives and Issues
• Landscape Issues, Archaeology, and Ethics
• Legislation and Archaeological Preservation
• Sustainability