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EXHIBIT B <br />CHIHSltNE O. Gk[CO!!~E <br />OFFICE or THE GO\/ERNCW <br />EXECUTIVE ORDER 05-05 <br />ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES <br />WHEREAS Washington has a rich and diverse cuJtural heritage, as represented <br />by the numerous archaeological and historic sites that have been identified and located <br />throughout OUT 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 cuI rura l, historical, and spiritual <br />significance for both tribal members and citizens of Washington ; ~md <br />WHEREAS the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) <br />and the Governor's Office of Indian AITairs (GOIA) bave 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 age·ndcs to: <br />1, Review capital cOIlstruction 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 detennine potential impacts to cultural resources. This review shall be <br />required on all capital construction projects unless they are categorically exempted by <br />DAHP. Culturel resources are defined as archeological and historical sites and artifacts, <br />and traditiol lal areas or items of religious, ceremonial and social uses to affected tribes. <br />This review shou.ld be done a early in the proj ect planning process as possible. Should <br />DAHP identify a known culturally significanL site in the area of a project or should <br />DAHP infonn the agency of the potential that such a significant site is likely to be <br />found in a project locale, the agency shall: