Cultural Resources
 Program

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.

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, several private citizens, and all four branches of the United States military.   Detailed History of Miramar

• Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan

• Areas Surveyed for Cultural Resources

• National Historic Preservation Act

  • Section 106
  • Working with Section 106, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, includes
    • Section 106 Implementing Regulations (36 CFR 800)
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Users Guide for Section 106
  • Section 110
  • How to Apply National Register Criteria for Evaluation
  • Curation of Federally-owned and Administered Archeological Collections (36 CFR 79)

• MCO P5090.2A, Chapter 8:  Historic and Archaeological  Resources Protection

• MCO P5750.1G:  Manual for the Marine Corps Historical Program 

• 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)

• Executive Orders

  • Executive Order 11593 (1971) Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment 

  • Executive Order 13007 (1996) Indian Sacred Sites

  • Executive Order 13084 (1998) Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments

• 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. 

• Collection Preparation Guideline (SDAC)

• 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)

• Natural and Cultural Resources Awareness Presentation

• Advisory Council for Historic Preservation

• California State Office of Historic Preservation

• San Diego Archaeological Center

• Native American Consultation Database 

• Other laws, regulations and standards