Petra Resource Management offers a full spectrum of archaeological management services relating to the identification, evaluation, preservation, and management of prehistoric and historic resources.
All services provided are in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulatory requirements, including Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the California Environmental Quality Act, among others. Our staff all meet and exceed the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (36CFR61). They provide efficient, accurate, and effective resource management skills that allow clients to complete their projects while being in full compliance of state and federal law.
Resource Management services
Services provided by Petra Resource Management includes:
Archaeological Services:
Pedestrian surveys, subsurface testing, and data recoveries.
Phase I through Phase II Investigations in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
Site recordation and DPR 523 form preparation for CHRIS.
Monitoring and mitigation during ground-disturbing activities.
Artifact analysis and curation coordination per federal/state guidelines.
History and Architectural History:
Historic context development and archival research.
Built environment evaluations using OHP and NRHP criteria.
Architectural surveys and integrity assessments.
HABS/HAER documentation and photo log preparation.
Eligibility determinations for historic districts and individual resources.
Conpliance and Consultation
AB 52 and SB 18 Native American consultation coordination.
Section 106 and 110 compliance for federal undertakings.
Agency liaison and formatting for Federal, State, and local standards.
Preparation of technical reports, EIR/EIS sections, and mitigation plans.
GIS & Spatial Analysis:
Resource mapping and geodatabase development.
Spatial modeling for impact assessment and avoidance planning.
Integration with agency-specific GIS platforms and shapefile standard.
Curation and Data Management:
Coordination with qualified repositories for long-term curation.
Cataloging and data entry in accordance with federal and state protocols.
Digital archiving and metadata standardization.
Petra Resource Management is a fast-growing company in the field of Cultural Resources Management and is leading the way for quality compliance-oriented research and innovative management-driven solutions to complex environmental resource Issues.
