(1) The director of each agency is responsible for assuring compliance with 22-3-424, MCA, when actions involving his division may affect heritage properties or paleontological remains.

(2) Each agency may designate a position to manage issues concerning heritage property or paleontological remains protection.

(3) Each agency shall bear its costs of administration related to compliance with this rule.

(4) Requests for SHPO consultation shall be made in writing.

(5) Agencies shall, to the maximum extent possible, include interested parties in consultations regarding heritage properties or paleontological remains.