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Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources
Board Information
Policy Area
Energy and Environmental AffairsPurpose
To encourage the discovery and reporting of and to protect and preserve historical, scientific and archaeological information about underwater archaeological resources located within the inland and coastal waters of the commonwealth.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 3 (3 members appointed by GOV)Meeting Information
12:30 p.m. at the BUAR office, 251 Causeway Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02114. Meeting times can be found at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/buar-public-meeting-informationCompensation
Expenses Only.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Jack Chapin | Director or Environmental Law Enforcement(Or Designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Michael Driscoll | Director of Waterways (Or Designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Vincent J. Malkoski Jr. | Diving Comm. Rep 1 | Governor | April 12, 2023 |
| Mr. Mark J. McClanan | Diving Comm. Rep 2 | Governor | December 30, 2023 |
| Mr. Graham A. McKay | Marine Archaeologist | Governor | December 30, 2014 |
| Mr. Daniel Sampson | Director of Coastal Zone Management (Or Designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Brona Simon | State Archeologist (or Designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Brona Simon | Executive Director of Massachusetts Historical Commission(Or Designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. John Warner | State Archivist (Or Designee) | Ex Officio | - |