R694-1-4. Qualifications of Permit Holders

  (a) Permits will be issued to those individuals who qualify as a principal investigator, except for those who may otherwise qualify but who have had a permit suspended or revoked pursuant to Section R694-1-11.

  (b) As authorized by Subsection 9-8-305(2)(b), in lieu of a graduate degree in anthropology, archeology or history, a person requesting a permit may submit evidence demonstrating the ability to design and execute a research project in anthropology, archeology or history, including the collection and analysis of information, presentation of results in an approved and reviewed format, and the subsequent curation of specimens.

  (c)(i) As authorized by Subsection 9-8-305(2)(iii), applicants for a permit may submit evidence of training related to proper methodologies for field procedures, laboratory analysis and reporting within projects involving archeological resources.

  (ii) An applicant for a permit wishing to submit evidence pursuant to Subsection R694-1-4(c)(i) must demonstrate that the training was of a sufficient duration and a sufficiently broad scope of subject matter to substitute for a full year of full time professional experience.

  (d) Experience in Utah prehistoric or historic archeology shall include basic field, associated laboratory analysis and reporting work based within any portion of the general physiographic and cultural regions found within the state boundaries.