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Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program approval where the proposed project is not exempt under Section 5.1(B)(1)(a). e. Monitoring Alternative. Despite the requirements of Section 5.1(BX1Xc), above, an archaeological survey shall not be required where the project proponent, the County, DAHP, and any affected Native American tribes, all approve a written plan for on-site project monitoring by a professional archaeologist throughout all project phases that include ground-disturbing work. This monitoring plan shall be drafted by a professional archaeologist at the applicant's expense. f. Project Modification Alternative. Despite the requirements of Section 5.1(BX1 )(c), above, an archaeological survey shall not be required where the project is modified so that it no longer triggers the risk factor(s) under 5.1(BX1)(c) that would have resulted in the need for an archeological survey under these regulations. 2.lnadvertent Discoveries. Developers and property owners shall immediately stop work and notify the local government, DAHP, and affected Native American tribes if archaeological resources are discovered. Construction may recommence pursuant to RCW 27 .44.040, RCW 27.53.040 and WAC 25-48-030. A notification stating this requirement shall be included on County shoreline permits, exemptions, and other project approval documents. Resource Management. lf significant cultural, archaeological, or historic resources are identified in the project area, the project proponent shall engage a professional archaeologist (or a historic preservation management professional, where appropriate) to prepare a resource management plan. The resource management plan shall, at a minimum, conform to DAHP's then-current management standards. ln addition, a permit or other requirement administered by DAHP pursuant to RCW 27.44 and RCW 27.53 may apply. 5.2 Environmental protection and critical areas A. Policies 1. The beneficial functions of shorelines, critical areas, and critical freshwater habitats, should be protected and potential dangers or public costs associated with the inappropriate use of such areas should be minimized by reasonable regulation of shoreline use and development. 2. To implement the policy stated above, it is the intent of this Section to accomplish the following: a. Categorize and designate critical areas that occur within shoreline jurisdiction according to the Shoreline Management Act requirements in RCW 90.58 and regulate critical areas according to WAC 173-26. Chapter 5 March 7,2016 53