Archaeological Survey of Project STP-011-1(49), Harris County

"In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project STP-011-1(49), Harris County, has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. The proposed project would consist of constructing a passing Jane on SR 1/US 27 in Harris County. The proposed project would begin at Mile Post 13.6 and extend north ending at Mile Post 15.1 for a total of 1.5 miles. Existing right-of-way varies from 70-80 feet. The proposed required right-of-way will vary from 120-150 feet. The majority of construction would take place on the west side of SR 1/US 27. An archaeological survey (Level 11) was conducted in accordance with "GDOTIFHW A Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with .ONR Historic Preservation Division Staff and concurred in by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above."