Annex
RULES CONCERNING ACTIVITIES AIMED AT THE RMS TITANIC AND/OR ITS ARTIFACTS
I.General Principles
1.The preferred policy for the preservation of RMS Titanic and its artifacts is in situ preservation.
2.Activities shall avoid disturbance of human remains.
3.Activities utilizing non-destructive techniques and non-intrusive surveys and sampling shall be preferred to those involving recovery or excavation aimed at RMS Titanic and/or its artifacts.
4.Activities shall have the minimum adverse impact on RMS Titanic and its artifacts.
5.Persons undertaking these activities shall ensure proper recording and dissemination to the public of historical, cultural and archaeological information.
II.Project Design
6.Activities shall be the object of a project design that shall include:
(a) the objectives of the project; (b) a general description of the methodology and techniques to be employed; (c) a description of the anticipated funding; (d) a provisional timetable for completion of the project; (e) the composition, qualifications and responsibilities of the anticipated team; (f) the proposal for or results of all preliminary work; (g) if applicable, plans for post-fieldwork; (h) if applicable, a conservation and curation plan; (i) a documentation program;
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