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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D970A62 -10C1- 4949 - 9224- E9F2ADB7D568 <br />High Probability — Areas that do not necessarily fit into the low probability category, or that <br />provide low -cost resource access according to factors such as local geology, arable soil, water <br />sources, ecological diversity, and transportation routes. Relevant factors will vary by region <br />and expected site types. <br />3. Area of Potential Effects <br />According to 36 CFR 800.16(d), the Area of Potential Effects (APE) for a project is "the <br />geographic area or areas within which an undertaking may directly or indirectly cause <br />alterations in the character or use of historic properties." In the case of archaeological sites, <br />the APE is often the maximum area of potential ground disturbing activities associated with <br />a project. Certain undertakings, such as repairing the foundations of a historic building, may <br />have a very limited APE, while others, such as the implementation of land management <br />practices, may cover large areas. The Area of Potential Effects as originally defined for a <br />project may change if it is re- designed. <br />4. Cemeteries and Grave Sites <br />According to North Carolina General Statute 65, Article 12, a cemetery is "a tract of land <br />used for burial of multiple graves." Cemeteries containing interments greater than 50 years <br />of age should receive a trinomial site number. If the cemetery is associated with other <br />historic site elements, or is located within a prehistoric site, both a completed OSA Site <br />Form and a Cemetery Form should be submitted (see Appendices C and D). Otherwise only <br />a cemetery form is necessary. Given the possibility for unmarked graves in historic <br />cemeteries, even burial locations with a single above - ground marker should be recorded as <br />cemeteries. <br />b. Qualifications and Permitting <br />1. Principal Investigator Qualifications <br />Principal investigators of archaeological compliance surveys must meet the Secretary of the <br />Interior's Professional Qualification Standards as described in 36 CFR Part 61. For <br />archaeology, minimum qualifications are a graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or <br />closely related field plus at least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent <br />specialized training in archeological research, administration or management; at least four <br />months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archeology, <br />and demonstrated ability to carry research to completion. <br />2. Archaeological Investigations on State Lands <br />If an area to be archaeologically investigated includes lands owned or leased by the state of <br />North Carolina, excluding highway rights -of -way, the Principal Investigator must obtain an <br />Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) permit from the State Archaeologist, <br />according to the provisions of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 70, Article 2. Permits <br />should be applied for well in advance of the anticipated field work start date and require at <br />least 30 days for issuance. Permit applications can be obtained from the State Archaeologist, <br />4619 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -4619, or online from the OSA website. A <br />criminal background check by the State Bureau of Investigation is required for the Principal <br />Investigator. Fingerprint cards and release forms can also be obtained from the State <br />North Carolina Oce of State Archaeology — Archaeological Investigation Standard and Guidelines December 2017) Page 4 <br />