PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

The Natural Resources Division is responsible for Cultural Resources Management and Compliance aboard MCAS Miramar.  Primary resources of management and conservation concern involve archaeological sites in the undeveloped portions of the Station.  The Flying Leatherneck Museum is managed separately by the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation.

• U.S. Marine Corps Cultural Resource Program Guide 

History of Miramar

The land currently occupied by the Station has been used for diverse activities, and has passed through several hands throughout its history, including those of three nations, many private citizens, and all four branches of the United States military. Detailed History of Miramar

Federal Laws and Applicable Regulations 

NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT

• U.S. Marine Corps Guidebook on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act  
• Section 106 Summary
• Working with Section 106 Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, which includes:
  • Section-by-Section Q&A
  • Section 106 Archaeology Guidance
  • Users Guide for Section 106
  • Protecting Historic Properties: A Citizen's Guide to Section 106 

• Section 110
• How to Apply National Register Criteria for Evaluation

Curation of federally-owned artifact collections
         Curation of Federally-owned and Administered Archeological Collections (36 CFR 79)

DoD, DoN, USMC Policy

• MCO 5090.2 AUG 2018 Vol 8 - Cultural Resource Mgmt.
• Marine Corps Guidance for Completion of Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan Update
• SECNAVINST 4000.35A (2001) Department of the Navy Cultural Resources Program
• DoD Directive 4710.1 (1984) Archeological and Historic Resources Management
• DoD Instruction 4715.3 Environmental Conservation Program (1996)
• DoD Instruction 4715.16 Cultural Resources Management (2008)
• DoD Instruction 4710.01 - DoD Interactions with Federally Recognized Tribes
• Executive Orders
  • Executive Order 11593 - Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment (1971)
  • Executive Order 13287 - Preserve America
  • Executive Order 13007 - Indian Sacred Sites (1996)
  • Executive Order 13084 - Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (1998)

Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP)    

·      Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan
·      Areas Surveyed for Cultural Resources

Operating Procedures         
·       Section 106, National Historic Preservation Act Consultations: 
       - The Natural Resources Division staff for the Environmental Management Department processes these consultations on behalf of MCAS Miramar.  Action proponents are responsible for ensuring the preparation of documentation needed to support Section 106 consultations.  Documentation requirements are described in the National Historic Preservation Act links above.
·       All archaeological artifacts from MCAS Miramar are curated at the San Diego Archaeological Center under contract. 
       -  Collection Preparation Guideline (SDAC)

Records

• Consultation Letters with State Office of Historic Preservation (Contact the NRD)
• Consultation Letters with Tribes and Other Interested Parties (Contact the NRD) 
• Artifact Curation Reports (Contact the NRD)

Supporting Information

• Advisory Council for Historic Preservation
• California State Office of Historic Preservation
• National Park Service - Discover History
• National Register of Historic Places
• San Diego Archaeological Center

• U.S. Marine Corps Program Guide
• Natural and Cultural Resources Awareness Presentation

Practice

1. Range Operations and Training

Environmental Aspects

1. Protection of sensitive habitats for threatened and endangered species
   1. Operations or training exercises in natural areas of MCAS Miramar must be approved through the Public Works or Training Area Management Office in coordination with the EMD in order ensure the protection of plant and animal species.
   2. Prevent the taking of plant and animal species.
2. Streambed (riparian) areas
   1. Protect the environmentally sensitive stream areas, washes and other riparian areas on the installation so as not to disturb the ecosystem.
3. Vernal pools

Impacts & Risks

Objectives and management actions can be viewed here:

1. Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan, Chapter 2, section 2.4.