(1) Any person or entity who discovers a previously unreported historic archaeological resource abandoned for thirty years or more on, in, or under state-owned aquatic lands may register it with the department.

(2) Each registration of a previously unreported historic archaeological resource shall be submitted on the Submerged Historic Archaeological Resource Registration Form approved by the director. These registration forms may be obtained from the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, P.O. Box 48343, Olympia, Washington 98504-8343; telephone 360-586-3065.