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Paragraph 15 Written scheme of archaeological investigationI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

The licensed activities, or any part of the licensed activities, must not commence unless a written scheme of archaeological investigation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the MMO following consultation with Historic England.

(2)

A written scheme of archaeological investigation submitted pursuant to sub-paragraph (1) must include—

(a)

details of responsibilities of the relevant undertaker, archaeological consultant and contractor where required and appropriate;

(b)

archaeological analysis of survey data, and timetable for reporting, which is to be submitted to the MMO;

(c)

details of the measures to be taken to protect, record or preserve any significant archaeological features that may be found and must set out a process for how unexpected finds will be dealt with which must be in accordance with the measures in the framework construction environmental management plan;

(d)

delivery of any mitigation including the use of archaeological construction exclusion zones in agreement with the MMO;

(e)

a reporting and recording protocol, including reporting of any wreck or wreck material during construction, operation and decommissioning of the authorised development; and

(f)

a geoarchaeological assessment that determines the extent to which any deposits of paleoenvironmental features exist.

(3)

Unless otherwise agreed in writing the written scheme of archaeological investigation should be implemented as approved.

Annotations

Commencement

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Sch. 10 para. 15 in force at 11.3.2024, see art. 1