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Archaeological Site Reporting

Archaeological Site Reporting: It is recommended that you contact Archaeology Branch directly when reporting archaeological sites.

Related Activities: Archaeological Impact Assessment Report, Archaeological Site Update

Contents:

• Costs
• Information Requirements
• Potential Additional Requirements
• Related Links
• Other Things you Should Know

About this Activity Guide

This guide summarizes the most common requirements and recommendations for your chosen activity and is designed to help you submit a complete application. Be aware that this information is for guidance purposes only.

Costs

Cost may be a specific value or range of values. The cost includes GST, where applicable.

Cost Type	Cost Description	Cost	Link to Details
Application fee	Not applicable, however costs associated with the hiring of an archaeologist.	Not applicable.

Information Requirements

Requirement	Description	Link to Details
Archaeological Inventory Site Form	See form for full detail. Information to provide includes items such as: Location information, including map as appropriate Archaeological finds or observations, including estimated site size and condition Any information which will help maintain the site record Note: Submissions from the public are not held to the same standard and accountability as those from archaeologists	Forms, guides and templates

Potential Additional Requirements

Requirement	Description	When is it Required?
Archaeological Site Shapefile	Provide applicable, clean polygon data in BC Albers for permit and development areas, as applicable.	When submitted by a professional archaeologist.
Other Figures and Data Tables	Provide Archaeological Site Map, Culturally Modified Tree (CMT) Feature Table, Cultural Depression metrics, artifact catalogue, photographs and subsurface test log.	Required when archaeological features or artifacts are present within site.

Related Links

Link	Description
Archaeological Site Form Guide	A guide to assist with completion of BC Archaeological Site inventory form, necessary for recording archaeological sites.
Map and Shapefile Standards	An online guide providing standards for submission of maps and shapefiles.

Other Things You Should Know

Archaeology Information
Archaeological sites are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act and must not be altered or damaged without a permit issued by the Archaeology Branch. Information regarding potential risks to protected archaeological sites may be obtained by submitting an online data request form to the Archaeology Branch or by contacting a professional archaeologist via the BC Association of Professional Archaeologists (www.bcapa.ca) or via local directories. Visit the Archaeology Branch website for more information.

BCeID - What Is It and Why Get It?
BCeID is an online service that allows you to create a user ID and password to sign in securely to many Government services in British Columbia. The benefits of having a BCeID account include:

• Stop and start. Save and return later to complete your application without losing any information previously entered.
• Real time status information. Check the status of your application in real time.
• Access your applications for multiple people (Business BCeID only) to edit or submit your application or check its status. To enroll in this service, visit the BCeID web page: FrontCounter BC - BCeID

Consulting with First Nations

• The Province is committed to reconciliation as part of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act.
• The Province is responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate consultation and accommodation, it may involve the proponent in the procedural aspects of consultation.

Proponents are encouraged to engage with First Nations as early as possible in the planning stages to build relationships and for information sharing purposes. To get more information about the guidelines and procedure manuals that are designed to assist government officials and proponents with meeting consultation obligations, please visit the Consulting with First Nations web page.

Legal Disclaimer
This guide provides the most current and accurate information available to the Government of British Columbia at the time of publishing; however, we make no warranty regarding the completeness, currency or accuracy of this information. This information is for guidance purposes only and does not replace legislated requirements. Each application is unique and circumstances may result in additional requirements beyond those included in this guide.

Last Updated: July 14, 2023