Here is a general archaeological compliance training video for Project Managers responsible for archaeological compliance in the right-of-way -- on public property (or publicly funded projects on private property).

FAQs and Guidelines

Archaeology Flowchart - Public Property

Archaeology Flowchart - Right-of-Way

Archaeological Testing and Stratigraphic Profiling FAQ

Historic and Cultural Protection Zone FAQ

Historic Clearance Review FAQ

Inadvertent Discovery Plan FAQ

State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Tribal Consultation FAQ

Stratigraphy FAQ

Archaeological Monitoring Field Guidelines

City of Salem Historic Clearance Review Processes and Criteria

SHPO UPDATE: Oregon State Archaeology Permit Rule LIVE July 1

The new State of Oregon archaeological permit rules are live July 1. Oregon SHPO has posted updated guidance to their website www.oregonheritage.org.  The following are some notable changes and where to find information about them.

Oregon Archaeology Permit:

• One project, one permit: One permit can now cover multiple landowners, cities, and counties
• Can amend a permit more than once
• Updated application (required for all permit applications received on or after July 1)
• Updated permit guidance covering application, process, and terms. Short videos related to the guidance

Oregon Qualified Archaeologist:

• Updated definitions
• Coming soon Updated application
• Coming soon Updated guidance

  Guidelines changes: The new rule requires updates to Conducting Field Archaeology in Oregon, commonly referred to as the Field Guidelines. A placeholder identifying some of these updates is now appended to the document available on the SHPO website. The majority of the placeholder addresses:

  • Consistency with rule revision, and applicable statutes.
  • Rule revision and statute requirements for when a permit is needed on private lands.
  • Look for  fully revised archaeological guidelines in 2024.