GDOT Project IM-M000-00(280) Columbia, Greene, Laurens, McDuffie, Morgan, Newton, Richmond, Taliaferro and Warren Counties; P.I. #M000280: Determination of No Potential to Cause Effects

This project would consist of removing and replacing various joint systems in bridges and structures and contains twenty-six (26) bridges. All bridges are located either on or over Interstate 20 or Interstate 16. Specific locations are identified on the attached pages. The proposed project would constitute an undertaking  as defined in 36 CFR 800. I 6(y), However, the implementation of this undertaking does not have the potential to cause effects to historic buildings, structures, objects or districts or to archaeological sites as defined in 36 CFR 800.l 6(i). Because of the nature and scope of the proposed project, no potential to alter "the characteristics of a historic property qualifying it for inclusion in or eligibility for the National Register" exists. The project is of a type identified in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) covering GDOT maintenance and minor highway projects that have been determined to not have the potential to cause effects to historic properties. While the MOU has not been ratified at this time, the project is of a type that has been discussed among the Federal Highway Administration, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division during the preparation of the MOU and has been determined not to have the potential to affect historic properties. The project would not consist of any ground-disturbing activity and does not have the potential to cause effects to archaeological sites. Therefore, in accordance with 36 CFR 800.3(1) there is a finding of no potential to cause effects for this proposed project. This finding fulfills the Department's obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.