(1) Sites and resources having known or suspected archaeological, historic, or cultural value should be protected. These sites/resources are important, nonrenewable resources and many are in danger of being damaged or lost because of ongoing development. Wherever possible, sites should be permanently preserved for scientific study and/or public observation consistent with 36 CFR 800 and Chapter 27.53 RCW. If the presence of an archaeological site is unknown then a survey should be conducted by an archaeologist.

(2) Proposed development on or adjacent to an identified archaeological, historic, or cultural site should be designed and operated to be compatible with continued protection of the archaeological, historic, or cultural site.

(3) The location of historic, cultural, and/or archaeological sites/resources should not be disclosed to the general public unless adequate provisions can be put in place to ensure long-term protection and preservation of such sites/resources.