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EXHIBIT B <br />C IR;STiti'F 0. CRECOW <br />C.Cii'LPS'.C.IP <br />r, <br />STATE € F 'WASHIN"I O <br />OFF -ICH OF THE GOVERNOR <br />RO. Sox 4-0002 R Olympia, t4:t 4?ingtrr 38504-06102 • (36-0? :'53-6780 gcrd'eYnrr, s .Vv <br />EXECUTIVE ORDER 05-05 <br />ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES <br />WHEREAS Washington has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, as represented <br />by the numerous archaeological and historic sites that have been identified and located <br />throughout our state; and <br />WHEREAS preservation and protection of these sites provides educational and <br />cultural values for all citizens and leads to better understanding between cultures of our <br />shared history; and <br />WHEREAS many citizens of Washington contribute their time and efforts to <br />preserve and protect Washington's unique archaeological and historic sites, and <br />traditional cultural places; and <br />WHEREAS these sites and places hold special cultural, historical, and spiritual <br />significance for both tribal members and citizens of Washington; and <br />WHEREAS the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) <br />and the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA) have key statewide responsibility <br />to enhance the public's awareness of the need and value of protecting Washington's <br />heritage and establish effective consultation with Native American tribal governments. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the state of <br />Washington, hereby order all state agencies to: <br />1. Review capital construction projects and land acquisitions for the <br />purpose of a capital construction project, not undergoing Section 106 review under the <br />National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Section 106), with the DAHP and affected <br />Tribes to determine potential impacts to cultural resources. This review shall be <br />required on all capital construction projects unless they are categorically exempted by <br />DAHP. Cultural resources are defined as archeological and historical sites and artifacts, <br />and traditional areas or items of religious, ceremonial and social uses to affected tribes. <br />This review should be done as early in the project planning process as possible. Should <br />DAHP identify a known culturally significant site in the area of a project, or should <br />DAHP inform the agency of the potential that such a significant site is likely to be <br />found in a project locale, the agency shall: <br />