1. Archaeological Resources Protection Act

2. Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
Passed as a result of looting incidents
Protects archaeological sites on federal and Indian lands from unauthorized excavation
Defines archaeological resource as at least 100 y.o.
Both misdemeanor and felony charges depending on severity and value
Extensive fines
Half of fines may be given to the person reporting the violation
Forfeiture of vehicles and equipment
Provides for permitting of authorized excavations
Uniform regulations at 32CFR229/43CFR7
See also underwater regulations for government vessels (32CFR767)
Requires curation of archaeological materials (see 36CFR Part 79)
Provides for the Secretary of the Interior’s Report to Congress on Federal Archaeological Activities
Enforcement training provided by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Exemption from FOIA, protects site information