1 Del. Admin. Code § 902-1.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 902-1.0 - Introduction

1.1 The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is responsible for the curation of Delaware's archaeological collectionss . These collections are generated through federally-mandated regulation, municipal directive, and by professional, semi-professional, and avocational endeavors within the State. Archaeological collections are regarded as an irreplaceable, non-renewable resource.

1.2 Most new archaeological collections are accessioned into Delaware's qualified repositories as a result of investigations conducted for compliance with provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and as amended in Title 54 United States Code, Subtitle III - National Preservation Programs, Division A - Historic Preservation (54 USC §§ 306108, 306101) governing federal and federally-assisted construction projects.

1.3 To care for Delaware's pre-existing and future archaeological collections, the Division adheres to modern professional practices and collections standards. Foremost of these are the federal regulations defined in Title 36 CFR Part 79, Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections. These regulations provide for methods to fund curatorial services (36 CFR § 79.7) and specify, in general, that charging costs for curatorial activities is a reasonable means of funding the long-term care of collections.

1.4 The Division will charge, collect, retain, and use the fee for the long-term preservation, care, and management of pre-existing and future State-owned archaeological collections.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 902-1.0

22 DE Reg. 72 (7/1/2018) (Final)