I have been asked to post this inquiry by a non-list member. I apologize in advance for the crossposting. Please respond directly to the requestor Robert Sonderman whose e-mail address is Bob_Sonderman@ NPS.GOV The Council for Maryland Archeology is soliciting information concerning if, and how other states are charging for the curation of archeological collections. Particular questions include but are not limited to: 1: Does your state or other collection repository charge to accept archeological collections? 2: If the repository charges what is the fee structure? 3: How are the fees established and collected? 4: How is a collection determined to be liable for the fee? 5: How has charging for collections effected receipt of collections? 6: How has charging for collections effected techniques used in the field? Please respond directly to Bob_Sonderman@ NPS.GOV If there is a sufficient interest in the question, the results of this survey will be posted back to the list. Silas D. Hurry Historic St. Mary's City