Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The proposed undertaking would include a proposed approximate 100-foot by 100-foot (30-meter by 30-meter) lease area that would include a 254-foot overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure and associated ground-level equipment. The telecommunications facility would also include a proposed 432-foot by 30-foot (132-meter by 9-meter) access/utility easement. The subject site is located at 2412 Strickland Road, Franklin, Heard County, Georgia. This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, on the project site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. During our database research, we did not identify any previously recorded archaeological site or survey reports within our standard 1-mile background research radius. None of the sites or surveys were identified within our project’s APE for direct effects. During the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered. We conclude that the undertaking would not affect any historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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