Before federal land can be used, someone has to check for old bones

The Bureau of Land Management hired a company to survey land for cultural artifacts. This means the agency is fulfilling a standard requirement to check for historical sites before any new projects can begin.

Federal agencies must survey land for cultural resources before they can build or lease it. This contract shows the constant, quiet cost of complying with environmental and historical preservation laws. It ensures that development on public lands does not accidentally destroy important historical sites.