Introduction

Summary:
This notice sets forth EMonument’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. These standards and guidelines are not regulatory and do not set or interpret European Union policy. They are intended to provide technical advice about archeological and historic preservation activities and methods.

Supplementary Information: The Standards and Guidelines are prepared under the authority of EMonument and its experience with Cultural Heritage management. Other interested parties were consulted during the development of the Standards and Guidelines; additional consultation with these parties will be maintained as the Standards and Guidelines are updated due to innovation.

The purposes of the Standards are: To organise the information gathered about preservation activities.
To describe results to be achieved by Federal agencies, States, and others when planning for the identification, evaluation, registration and treatment of historic properties.
To integrate the diverse efforts of many entities performing historic preservation into a systematic effort to preserve our nation's culture heritage.

Uses of the Standards; The following groups or individuals are encouraged to use these Standards:

• State Historic Preservation Offices responsible for making decisions about the preservation of historic properties in their States in accordance with appropriate regulations. State Historic Preservation Offices serve as the focal point for preservation planning and act as a central state-wide repository of collected information.

• Regional governments wishing to establish a comprehensive approach to the identification, evaluation, registration and treatment of historic properties within their jurisdictions.

• Other individuals and organisations needing basic technical standards and guidelines for historic preservation activities. Organisation

This material is organised in three sections: Standards; Guidelines; and recommended technical sources, cited at the end of each set of guidelines. Users of this document are expected to consult the recommended technical sources to obtain guidance in specific cases.

Review of the Standards and Guidelines

Users and other interested parties are encouraged to submit comments on the utility of these Standards and Guidelines which will be added to user-friendly database allowing all interested parties access to assimilated information. These comments will be thoroughly reviewed by EMonument after the end of its first full year of use and any necessary modifications will be made. Subsequent reviews are anticipated as needed. Comments should be sent electronically to EMVI or in writing to;

EMonument
Goedmoedstraat 18
8310 Assebroek, Brugge
Belgium

By fax: 0032 50 67 54 75

Should you have any questions concerning the development of the EMVI please contact us. If you wish to participate, please submit your data at the Virtual Institute submission form.

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Specification of the Assessment Introduction - Standards for Preservation Planning - Guidelines for Preservation Planning - Standards for Identification - Guidelines for Identification -

Preliminary Framework for Assessment Standards for Evaluation - Guidelines for Evaluation - Standards for Registration - Guidelines for Registration - Standards for Historical Documentation - Guidelines for Historical Documentation -

Detailed Assessment and Serviceability Standards for Architectural and Engineering Documentation - Guidelines for Architectural and Engineering Documentation - Standards for Archeological Documentation - Guidelines for Archeological Documentation -

Report including Proposal for Construction Intervention Standards for Historic Preservation Projects - Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects - Professional Qualifications Standards - Preservation Terminology -